Game summary
Praggnanandhaa R beat Niemann, Hans Moke in 56 moves in round 3 of FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in Miami, USA, on 17 August 2022. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined (D35).
- White
- Praggnanandhaa R
- Black
- Niemann, Hans Moke
- Result
- White won (1-0)
- Event
- FTX Crypto Cup 2022
- Place
- Miami, USA
- Date
- 17 August 2022 (2022.08.17)
- Round
- 3.2
- Opening
- Queen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length
- 56 moves (111 plies)
All moves of Praggnanandhaa, R vs Niemann, Hans Moke (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Bg5 c6 6.e3 Bf5 7.Qf3 Bg6 8.Bxf6 Qxf6 9.Qxf6 gxf6 10.h4 h5 11.Nh3 Bd6 12.g3 Nd7 13.Kd2 Ke7 14.Re1 f5 15.Nf4 Nf6 16.f3 Bh7 17.Ke2 a5 18.Kf2 a4 19.Bd3 Kd7 20.Rc1 b5 21.Bb1 Rhg8 22.Nce2 Rge8 23.Nd3 Kc7 24.Rc3 Kb6 25.Rhc1 Rac8 26.Nef4 Bg6 27.Nc5 Re7 28.Bd3 Bxf4 29.exf4 Ra7 30.Bf1 Ne8 31.Nd3 Nd6 32.Nb4 Rac7 33.b3 axb3 34.axb3 f6 35.Ra1 Be8 36.Ra6+ Kb7 37.Rc2 Rd8 38.Rca2 Kc8 39.Nd3 Nb7 40.Bh3 Bg6 41.Rb6 Kd7 42.Ra7 Rb8 43.Nb4 Na5 44.Rxc7+ Kxc7 45.Ra6 Nxb3 46.Rxc6+ Kb7 47.Rxf6 Be8 48.Rxf5 Rd8 49.Ke3 Rc8 50.Nxd5 Rc1 51.Re5 Bc6 52.Be6 Rc4 53.f5 Nxd4 54.Ne7 Nxf3 55.Nxc6 Kxc6 56.Kxf3 1-0
About This Game
A full-length game in which Praggnanandhaa, R was paired against Niemann, Hans Moke at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in Miami USA in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D35), 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.
Running to 56 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame. Games of this length show how a small advantage is carried from one phase to the next — useful technique to absorb.
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.
Games such as this one are useful at every level. Beginners can follow the opening principles, club players can study the middlegame plans, and stronger players can examine the finer endgame and decision-making points.
After the contest, Praggnanandhaa, R won with the white pieces. 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 Praggnanandhaa, R (White) and Niemann, Hans Moke (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre with long-term structural themes.
What was the result?
Praggnanandhaa, R won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 56 moves (111 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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