Nakamura,Hikaru vs. Grischuk,Alexander - CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs 2025 1/2-1/2
In the 2025 CCT Chessable Masters Playoffs event on February 18, 2025, Hikaru Nakamura played a move that has been analyzed as follows: The game featured a unique exchange of ideas between two chess giants, with Hikaru Nakamura playing a provocative Qd6+, which can be described as: This move ignores the potential threat of Black's piece development by focusing on the opponent's movement, forcing Alexander Grischuk to make a concession. By making this move, Nakamura gains an initial tempo advantage, gaining an early lead in the game's rhythmic pace. However, it is worth noting that this move also misses the opportunity to develop one of his pieces further, which might have led to a stronger opening position.
On the same day in 2025, the game saw Hikaru Nakamura play Qd6+, and it has been evaluated as: The game's development stages were affected by Nakamura's choice.
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[Date "2025.02.18"]