Game summary
Hikaru Nakamura and Van Foreest, Jorden drew in 73 moves in round 2 of World Rapid 2021 in Warsaw, Poland, on 26 December 2021. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense (E32).
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Black
- Van Foreest, Jorden
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- World Rapid 2021
- Place
- Warsaw, Poland
- Date
- 26 December 2021 (2021.12.26)
- Round
- 2.2
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense (E32)
- Length
- 73 moves (146 plies)
All moves of Nakamura, Hi vs Van Foreest, Jorden (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Qc2 O-O 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.Qxc3 d5 7.e3 b6 8.cxd5 Nxd5 9.Qc2 Ba6 10.Bxa6 Nxa6 11.e4 Nf6 12.Nf3 c5 13.e5 Nd5 14.Qd3 Nac7 15.dxc5 bxc5 16.Ng5 f5 17.exf6 Nxf6 18.Qxd8 Rfxd8 19.Bf4 Nb5 20.O-O Nd4 21.Rae1 Nd5 22.Be5 Rd7 23.Bxd4 cxd4 24.Nxe6 Rb8 25.Nc5 Rdd8 26.Rd1 Nf4 27.Rd2 Rdc8 28.Ne4 Rb3 29.g3 Nd3 30.Kg2 Re8 31.Re2 Kf8 32.Rd1 a5 33.Kf1 a4 34.h4 h6 35.Nd2 Rxb2 36.Rxe8+ Kxe8 37.Nc4 Rxf2+ 38.Kg1 Rc2 39.Nd6+ Kd7 40.Rxd3 Kxd6 41.Rxd4+ Ke5 42.Rxa4 Ra2 43.h5 Kf5 44.Kf1 Kg5 45.g4 Kf6 46.Ke1 Ke5 47.Kd1 Rg2 48.Kc1 Kd5 49.Rf4 Ke5 50.Rb4 Kd5 51.a4 Kc5 52.Rf4 Re2 53.a5 Kb5 54.Rf7 Kxa5 55.Rxg7 Kb4 56.Rg6 Re4 57.Kd2 Kc4 58.g5 hxg5 59.Rxg5 Kd4 60.Ra5 Re8 61.h6 Rh8 62.Rh5 Ke4 63.Kc3 Kf4 64.Kd4 Kg4 65.Rh1 Kf5 66.Kd5 Kg6 67.Ke6 Rxh6 68.Rg1+ Kh7+ 69.Kf7 Rh2 70.Rg7+ Kh6 71.Rg6+ Kh7 72.Rg7+ Kh6 73.Rg6+ Kh7 1/2-1/2
About This Game
This marathon sees Nakamura, Hi take on Van Foreest, Jorden at World Rapid 2021 in Warsaw POL in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Nimzo-Indian Defense (E32) the players entered a strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity. In these systems both players manoeuvre carefully before committing to a plan.
At 73 moves this was a long, demanding struggle. Marathon games like this reward stamina and precise endgame technique, and they reveal how top players keep pressing in positions many would agree to draw.
Nakamura, Hi is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins. Studying many games by a single strong player is one of the fastest ways to understand practical chess decisions.
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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Nakamura, Hi and Van Foreest, Jorden. Step through the moves on the interactive board above, flip the board to see it from either side, and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Nakamura, Hi (White) and Van Foreest, Jorden (Black), at World Rapid 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E32). A strategic battle of pawn structure and piece activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Nakamura, Hi and Van Foreest, Jorden.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 73 moves (146 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser for engine evaluation and Practice mode to play the positions yourself.
Where can I find more games like this?
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