chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing

Chessgames premium membership fee will increase to $39 per year effective June 15, 2023. Enroll Now!

Hikaru Nakamura vs Teimour Radjabov
FIDE Grand Prix Mallorca (2017), Palma de Mallorca ESP, rd 4, Nov-19
Sicilian Defense: Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack (B30)  ·  1-0

ANALYSIS [x]

FEN COPIED

Click Here to play Guess-the-Move
Given 3 times; par: 54 [what's this?]

explore this opening
find similar games 36 more Nakamura/Radjabov games
sac: 20.Qd6 PGN: download | view | print Help: general | java-troubleshooting

TIP: All games have a Kibitzer's Corner provided for community discussion. If you have a question or comment about this game, register a free account so you can post there.

PGN Viewer:  What is this?
For help with this chess viewer, please see the Olga Chess Viewer Quickstart Guide.
PREMIUM MEMBERS CAN REQUEST COMPUTER ANALYSIS [more info]

A COMPUTER ANNOTATED SCORE OF THIS GAME IS AVAILABLE.  [CLICK HERE]

Kibitzer's Corner
Nov-19-17  luzhin: Marvellous game by Nakamura. And the spectacular 20.Qd6 was the defining move, as the resultant White pawn on d6 permanently prevented the central pawn mass advance on which Sicilian players rely for counterplay.
Nov-19-17  cplyakap: Terrible loss for Teimour. He played very well and solid until 26. move. His 26...b5? is poor mistake. He should take a5 pawn and 27. Rxa5 a6 28. Rda1 Rxd6 29. Rxa6 Rxa6 30. Rxa6 Rc8, still b pawn may be dangerous but it should be a draw. But 26...b5? and immediate 27.a6!, suddenly white take controls on b7 square and a7 pawn was weakened and frozen. His passive f8 knight needs a lot tempo for being active, thus white has dangerous initiative and won this game.
Nov-19-17  NBZ: Right, 27. a6! must be what Radjabov missed. He was probably expecting 27. Bxa7 b4 28. Nb5 Rxc2 which is a much better line than what Black got in the game (though White should still be better).
Nov-19-17  NBZ: It's looking tough for Radjabov now, I have to say. He has to aim for at least a tie on 3rd-4th, which appears very far away now.
Nov-19-17  notyetagm: Nakamura vs Radjabov, 2017

20 ?


click for larger view

20 ♕d2-d6!!


click for larger view

Nov-20-17  Jambow: Yes who sees 20.Qd6 very interesting and clever move. The passed pawns have plenty of escort and open lanes of travel. Well done Nakamura...
Nov-20-17  noisyminor: A typical Naka crush. A sideline in a well known opening culminating in a complicated game. The game grows more and more complex. Naka pushes and pushes and pushes. He finds a brilliant move, in this case 20 Qd6! and BOOM! Just a few moves later his opponent collapses and Naka converts the game after some technique.
Nov-20-17  noisyminor: When Naka plays like this he is unstoppable.
Nov-20-17  Ulhumbrus: If 16 e5! gains the advantage this suggests that 14...Bf6 does not work and that 14...d6 is necessary.
Nov-24-17
Premium Chessgames Member
  tpstar: <20. Qd6!> Ha!

Cramped positions sow the seeds of defeat, or something like that.

May-16-19  YesChess1010: Great game, psyched to see them play tomorrow.

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific game only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

This game is type: CLASSICAL. Please report incorrect or missing information by submitting a correction slip to help us improve the quality of our content.

Featured in the Following Game Collections[what is this?]
RELOAD WITH A PAWN TO HARVEST A TRAPPED PIECE
by notyetagm
RELOAD WITH PAWN AGAINST PIECE WHICH CANNOT MOVE
by notyetagm
Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack
from MKD's Sicilian Defense White 2 by MKD
scilian
by cheerios6969
Donkey255's favorite games
by Donkey255

Home | About | Login | Logout | F.A.Q. | Profile | Preferences | Premium Membership | Kibitzer's Café | Biographer's Bistro | New Kibitzing | Chessforums | Tournament Index | Player Directory | Notable Games | World Chess Championships | Opening Explorer | Guess the Move | Game Collections | ChessBookie Game | Chessgames Challenge | Store | Privacy Notice | Contact Us

Copyright 2001-2023, Chessgames Services LLC