Game summary
Veselin Topalov and Hikaru Nakamura drew in 25 moves in round 1 of Hamburg FIDE Grand Prix in Hamburg, Germany, on 6 November 2019. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27).
- White
- Veselin Topalov
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Place
- Hamburg, Germany
- Date
- 6 November 2019 (2019.11.06)
- Round
- 1.2
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27)
- Length
- 25 moves (50 plies)
All moves of Topalov, V vs Nakamura, Hi (PGN move text)
1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e3 Nf6 4.Bxc4 e6 5.Nf3 a6 6.O-O c5 7.Bb3 Nbd7 8.e4 cxd4 9.e5 Ng4 10.Re1 Nc5 11.h3 Nh6 12.Nxd4 Nxb3 13.axb3 Nf5 14.Be3 Nxd4 15.Bxd4 Bd7 16.Nc3 Bc6 17.Re3 Qh4 18.Bb6 Be7 19.Rg3 Bd8 20.Bc5 Bc7 21.Rg4 Qh5 22.Bd6 Rd8 23.Rxg7 Qxd1+ 24.Rxd1 Bxd6 25.exd6 Rd7 1/2-1/2
About This Game
In this encounter Topalov, V had the white pieces against Nakamura, Hi at Hamburg FIDE Grand Prix in Hamburg GER in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27), a fight over the centre with long-term structural themes. Here the struggle frequently turns on the central pawns and the resulting minor-piece play.
Lasting 25 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame. This is the phase where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide, and replaying it slowly is a good way to train your own middlegame judgement.
Topalov, V 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 Topalov, V and Nakamura, Hi. Use the board above to replay every move at your own pace, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation of the key moments, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas from any position.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Topalov, V (White) and Nakamura, Hi (Black), at Hamburg FIDE Grand Prix in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D27). A fight over the centre with long-term structural themes.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Topalov, V and Nakamura, Hi.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 25 moves (50 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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