Game summary
Fedoseev, Vl3 and Boris Gelfand drew in 44 moves in round 4 of Nutcracker Rapid 2016 in Moscow, Russia, on 21 December 2016. The opening was the Sicilian Defense (B31).
- White
- Fedoseev, Vl3
- Black
- Boris Gelfand
- Result
- Draw (½-½)
- Event
- Nutcracker Rapid 2016
- Place
- Moscow, Russia
- Date
- 21 December 2016 (2016.12.21)
- Round
- 4.2
- Opening
- Sicilian Defense (B31)
- Length
- 44 moves (88 plies)
All moves of Fedoseev, Vl3 vs Gelfand, B (PGN move text)
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.Bxc6 bxc6 5.O-O Bg7 6.Re1 Nh6 7.c3 O-O 8.h3 f5 9.e5 Nf7 10.d4 cxd4 11.cxd4 Bb7 12.Na3 Rc8 13.Qb3 Ba8 14.Ng5 Rb8 15.Qc3 Nxg5 16.Bxg5 f4 17.f3 Rf5 18.Bh4 g5 19.Bf2 e6 20.Nc4 Bf8 21.a3 Qe8 22.Qa5 h5 23.Qxa7 c5 24.Nd6 Bxd6 25.exd6 g4 26.Bh4 gxf3 27.Rxe6 dxe6 28.d7 Qf8 29.dxc5 f2+ 30.Kh2 Bc6 31.Qc7 Bxd7 32.Qxd7 Qxc5 33.Qxe6+ Kg7 34.Rd1 Rf7 35.b4 Qe3 36.Qd5 Qe2 37.Qg5+ Kf8 38.Qh6+ Kg8 39.Rd6 Rg7 40.Bxf2 Qxf2 41.Qe6+ Kh8 42.Qh6+ Kg8 43.Qe6+ Rf7 44.Qg6+ Rg7 1/2-1/2
About This Game
A full-length game in which Fedoseev, Vl3 was paired against Gelfand, B at Nutcracker Rapid 2016 in Moscow RUS in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B31) the players entered 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.
Running to 44 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.
Gelfand, B 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Fedoseev, Vl3 and Gelfand, B. 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 Fedoseev, Vl3 (White) and Gelfand, B (Black), at Nutcracker Rapid 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play with chances for both sides.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Fedoseev, Vl3 and Gelfand, B.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (88 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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