Grandmaster game · 2013

Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura5th Classic GpC 2013

5th Classic GpC 2013Round 5.113 December 2013Queen's Gambit Declined D3725 moves
♔
White
Boris Gelfand
½ – ½
Black
Hikaru Nakamura
♚

Game summary

Boris Gelfand and Hikaru Nakamura drew in 25 moves in round 5 of 5th Classic GpC 2013 in London, England, on 13 December 2013. The opening was the Queen's Gambit Declined (D37).

Result
Draw (½-½)
Event
5th Classic GpC 2013
Place
London, England
Date
13 December 2013 (2013.12.13)
Round
5.1
Opening
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37)
Length
25 moves (50 plies)
All moves of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura (PGN move text)

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 Be7 5.g3 O-O 6.Bg2 dxc4 7.Ne5 c5 8.dxc5 Qxd1+ 9.Nxd1 Bxc5 10.Ne3 Nbd7 11.N5xc4 Rb8 12.a3 b6 13.b4 Bd4 14.Rb1 Bb7 15.Bxb7 Rxb7 16.Nd6 Rbb8 17.Nb5 Bxe3 18.Bxe3 Nd5 19.Nxa7 Nxe3 20.fxe3 Ne5 21.Nb5 Rfd8 22.Kf2 Ng4+ 23.Kf3 Ne5+ 24.Kf2 Ng4+ 25.Kf3 Ne5+ 1/2-1/2

About This Game

Boris Gelfand (White) played Hikaru Nakamura (Black) in round 5.1 of 5th Classic GpC 2013, in London, on 13 December 2013.

The game opened with the Queen's Gambit Declined (D37): 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6.

It lasted 25 moves and was decided in the early middlegame. The game ended in a draw; the last move was 25...Ne5+.

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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 GpC 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 5.1 of 5th Classic GpC 2013, 13 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 GpC 2013 is on its event page.

Who won Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura at 5th Classic GpC 2013?

Nobody: Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw after 25 moves. The last move was 25...Ne5+.

What are the moves of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura?

Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura began 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 and ended with 25...Ne5+ (½–½). All 25 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 Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO D37): 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6. More games with this opening are in the Queen's Gambit Declined collection.

When and where was Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

It was played on 13 December 2013 in London, in round 5.1 of 5th Classic GpC 2013.

How many moves did Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura last?

25 moves (50 plies). The game was decided in the early middlegame, with 25...Ne5+ 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?

Yes. Go to any move of Boris Gelfand vs Hikaru Nakamura, press Play This Position Against Stockfish, pick White or Black, and the game goes on against Stockfish 19 right on this page.

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.