Game summary
Niemann, Hans Moke beat Praggnanandhaa R in 64 moves in round 3 of FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in Miami, USA, on 17 August 2022. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B30).
- White
- Niemann, Hans Moke
- Black
- Praggnanandhaa R
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Event
- FTX Crypto Cup 2022
- Place
- Miami, USA
- Date
- 17 August 2022 (2022.08.17)
- Round
- 3.1
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B30)
- Length
- 64 moves (127 plies)
All moves of Niemann, Hans Moke vs Praggnanandhaa, R (PGN move text)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e6 4.O-O Nge7 5.Re1 h6 6.b3 a6 7.Bxc6 Nxc6 8.Bb2 b5 9.a4 b4 10.d3 d6 11.d4 cxd4 12.Nxd4 Nxd4 13.Qxd4 Rb8 14.Nd2 e5 15.Qd3 Be7 16.Rad1 O-O 17.Nc4 Bg4 18.Rd2 Qc8 19.Nxd6 Qe6 20.Qd5 Qxd5 21.Rxd5 f6 22.Nf5 Bxf5 23.exf5 Rfc8 24.Re2 h5 25.Kf1 Rb7 26.Ke1 Kf7 27.Bc1 Bc5 28.Kd1 Rc6 29.f3 g6 30.fxg6+ Kxg6 31.f4 Bd4 32.fxe5 Bxe5 33.h3 Rg7 34.Bd2 Rb6 35.Ke1 Kf5 36.Rc5 Rd7 37.Rc4 Rbd6 38.g4+ hxg4 39.hxg4+ Kg6 40.Bxb4 Rd1+ 41.Kf2 Rh7 42.Re1 Rd5 43.Kf3 Rh3+ 44.Ke4 Rd7 45.Bc5 Kg5 46.Rg1 Bf4 47.Bd4 Bg3 48.Rc5+ Kg6 49.Rh5 Bh4 50.Rf1 Rh2 51.Bxf6 Rf7 52.Be5 Re2+ 53.Kd3 Rxe5 54.Rxf7 Rxh5 55.gxh5+ Kxf7 56.b4 Kg7 57.Kd4 Kh6 58.c4 Kxh5 59.b5 axb5 60.cxb5 Kg6 61.Kd5 Kf7 62.a5 Ke7 63.a6 Bf2 64.Kc6 1-0
About This Game
Niemann, Hans Moke and Praggnanandhaa, R met over the board in this marathon at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in Miami USA in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B30), sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack the enemy king.
At 64 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.
Praggnanandhaa, R 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game is more valuable than it first appears. You see not just the moves, but the order in which plans are introduced, how both sides react to threats, and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, Niemann, Hans Moke won with the white pieces. 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 Niemann, Hans Moke (White) and Praggnanandhaa, R (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides.
What was the result?
Niemann, Hans Moke won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 64 moves (127 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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