Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand5th Classic KO 2013
Game summary
Hikaru Nakamura beat Boris Gelfand in 36 moves in round 3 of 5th Classic KO 2013 in London, England, on 15 December 2013. The opening was the Grunfeld Defense (D97).
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Black
- Boris Gelfand
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Event
- 5th Classic KO 2013
- Place
- London, England
- Date
- 15 December 2013 (2013.12.15)
- Round
- 3.1
- Opening
- Grunfeld Defense (D97)
- Length
- 36 moves (71 plies)
All moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Qb3 dxc4 6.Qxc4 O-O 7.e4 a6 8.e5 b5 9.Qb3 Nfd7 10.Ng5 Nc6 11.Nxf7 Rxf7 12.e6 Nxd4 13.exf7+ Kf8 14.Qd1 Nc5 15.Be3 Bf5 16.Rc1 Qd6 17.b4 Ne4 18.Nxe4 Bxe4 19.f3 Bf5 20.Qd2 Rd8 21.Kf2 Kxf7 22.Be2 Qf6 23.Rxc7 Ne6 24.Rd7 Rc8 25.Bd3 Rc3 26.Bxf5 gxf5 27.f4 Rc4 28.Rc1 Re4 29.g3 h5 30.h4 Qg6 31.Bc5 Bf6 32.Re1 Qg4 33.Rxe4 fxe4 34.Qd1 Qf5 35.Rd5 Qh3 36.Qf1 1-0
About This Game
Hikaru Nakamura (White) played Boris Gelfand (Black) in round 3.1 of 5th Classic KO 2013, in London, on 15 December 2013.
The game opened with the Grunfeld Defense (D97): 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5.
It lasted 36 moves and was decided in the middlegame. Hikaru Nakamura won with the white pieces; the last move was 36.Qf1.
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Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand: questions and answers
Where can I download the PGN of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand (5th Classic KO 2013)?
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Who won Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand at 5th Classic KO 2013?
Hikaru Nakamura won after 36 moves, playing the white pieces. The last move was 36.Qf1.
What are the moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand?
Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand began 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 and ended with 36.Qf1 (1–0). All 36 moves are listed in the Game summary, and the board replays them one by one with Stockfish 19's evaluation.
What opening did Hikaru Nakamura play against Boris Gelfand?
Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand played the Grunfeld Defense (ECO D97): 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5. More games with this opening are in the Grunfeld Defense collection.
When and where was Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand played?
It was played on 15 December 2013 in London, in round 3.1 of 5th Classic KO 2013.
How many moves did Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand last?
36 moves (71 plies). The game was decided in the middlegame, with 36.Qf1 as the final move.
What is the head-to-head record between Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand?
All games between Hikaru Nakamura and Boris Gelfand, with the score by year, colour and opening, are on the Hikaru Nakamura vs Boris Gelfand head-to-head page.
Can I play this position against Stockfish?
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Is there a video about this player?
Yes: "Magnus and Hikaru Together Play against Alfazero (4000 Elo) | hikaru nakamura vs alphazero | hikaru" on the Stockfish 19 YouTube channel, shown next to this game.