Game summary
Veselin Topalov beat Hikaru Nakamura with the black pieces in 57 moves in round 8 of 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in Saint Louis, USA, on 4 September 2014. The opening was the Ruy Lopez (C67).
- White
- Hikaru Nakamura
- Black
- Veselin Topalov
- Result
- Black won (0-1)
- Place
- Saint Louis, USA
- Date
- 4 September 2014 (2014.09.04)
- Round
- 8.3
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez (C67)
- Length
- 57 moves (114 plies)
All moves of Nakamura, Hi vs Topalov, V (PGN move text)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.d4 Nd6 6.Bxc6 dxc6 7.dxe5 Nf5 8.Qxd8+ Kxd8 9.h3 Ke8 10.Nc3 Ne7 11.Ne4 Ng6 12.Re1 h6 13.Kh2 c5 14.c4 Be6 15.b3 b6 16.g4 h5 17.Kg3 Rd8 18.Neg5 Bc8 19.Bb2 Be7 20.Rad1 Rxd1 21.Rxd1 hxg4 22.hxg4 f6 23.exf6 gxf6 24.Re1 Kf8 25.Ne4 Kf7 26.Bc1 Rg8 27.Rh1 Bb7 28.Re1 Re8 29.Nfd2 Ne5 30.Bb2 Nd3 31.Rb1 Rg8 32.Kf3 Nxb2 33.Rxb2 Bc8 34.g5 f5 35.Nf6 Rxg5 36.Nd5 Bb7 37.Rb1 Rg4 38.Rh1 Bd6 39.Ke2 Rd4 40.Rh7+ Kg6 41.Rd7 Bxd5 42.cxd5 Rxd5 43.Nc4 b5 44.Nxd6 cxd6 45.Rxa7 b4 46.a4 bxa3 47.Rxa3 Re5+ 48.Kd3 Kg5 49.Ra6 Re1 50.Kd2 Re6 51.Rb6 Kg4 52.b4 cxb4 53.Rxb4+ Kf3 54.Kd1 f4 55.Rd4 Re4 56.Rd2 d5 57.Ra2 Kg2 0-1
About This Game
Nakamura, Hi and Topalov, V met over the board in this full-length game at 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in Saint Louis USA in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C67) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: quick development, central control, and king safety.
Running to 57 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.
Nakamura, Hi 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, Topalov, V won with the black 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 Nakamura, Hi (White) and Topalov, V (Black), at 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Topalov, V won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 57 moves (114 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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