Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura5th Classic KO 2013
Game summary
Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura drew in 62 moves in round 3 of 5th Classic KO 2013 in London, England, on 15 December 2013. The opening was the King's Indian Defense (E74).
- White
- Boris Gelfand
- Black
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- 5th Classic KO 2013
- Place
- London, England
- Date
- 15 December 2013 (2013.12.15)
- Round
- 3.2
- Opening
- King's Indian Defense (E74)
- Length
- 62 moves (123 plies)
All moves of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura (PGN move text)
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Be2 O-O 6.Bg5 c5 7.d5 a6 8.a4 Qa5 9.Bd2 e6 10.Nf3 exd5 11.exd5 Bg4 12.O-O Nbd7 13.h3 Bxf3 14.Bxf3 Qc7 15.Qc2 Ne8 16.Rae1 Be5 17.Bd1 Ng7 18.f4 Bd4+ 19.Kh2 f5 20.Ne2 Bf6 21.Ng1 b5 22.cxb5 axb5 23.axb5 Qb7 24.Be2 Ra2 25.Bc3 Bxc3 26.Qxc3 Nb6 27.Nf3 Ra4 28.Ng5 h6 29.Ne6 Nxd5 30.Bf3 Nxc3 31.Bxb7 Rb8 32.Bc6 Nxb5 33.Nc7 Nxc7 34.Bxa4 Rxb2 35.Rf3 Rb4 36.Bd7 Kf7 37.g3 Kf6 38.Ra3 Rb6 39.h4 d5 40.Ra7 Nge6 41.Rea1 c4 42.Bxe6 Nxe6 43.Rd7 Rb2+ 44.Kg1 c3 45.Re1 Rb6 46.Rxd5 c2 47.Rde5 Nd4 48.Rc5 Nf3+ 49.Kf2 Nxe1 50.Kxe1 Rb3 51.Rc6+ Kf7 52.Kf2 Rb2 53.Ke3 h5 54.Kd4 Rb3 55.Rxc2 Rxg3 56.Rc7+ Kf6 57.Rc6+ Ke7 58.Ra6 Rg1 59.Ra7+ Ke6 60.Ra6+ Ke7 61.Ra7+ Ke6 62.Ra6+ 1/2-1/2
About This Game
Boris Gelfand (White) played Hikaru Nakamura (Black) in round 3.2 of 5th Classic KO 2013, in London, on 15 December 2013.
The game opened with the King's Indian Defense (E74): 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7.
It lasted 62 moves and was decided in the endgame. The game ended in a draw; the last move was 62.Ra6+.
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Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura: questions and answers
Where can I download the PGN of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura (5th Classic KO 2013)?
Open the Options menu (the three dots under the board) and choose Copy PGN: the full PGN of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura, round 3.2 of 5th Classic KO 2013, 15 December 2013 is copied, ready for ChessBase, Lichess or any chess program. The complete move list is also in the Game summary on this page. Every game of 5th Classic KO 2013 is on its event page.
Who won Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura at 5th Classic KO 2013?
Nobody: Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw after 62 moves. The last move was 62.Ra6+.
What are the moves of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura?
Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura began 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 and ended with 62.Ra6+ (½–½). All 62 moves are listed in the Game summary, and the board replays them one by one with Stockfish 19's evaluation.
What opening did Boris Gelfand play against Hikaru Nakamura?
Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura played the King's Indian Defense (ECO E74): 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7. More games with this opening are in the King's Indian Defense collection.
When and where was Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
It was played on 15 December 2013 in London, in round 3.2 of 5th Classic KO 2013.
How many moves did Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura last?
62 moves (123 plies). The game was decided in the endgame, with 62.Ra6+ as the final move.
What is the head-to-head record between Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura?
All games between Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura, with the score by year, colour and opening, are on the Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura 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.