Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Beliavsky (2005)

Hikaru Nakamura vs Alexander Beliavsky
HB Global Chess Challenge (2005) · Semi-Slav Defense: Stoltz Variation. Shabalov Attack (D45) · 0-1

To move:

Last move:

explore this opening	find similar games	3 more Nakamura/Beliavsky games
	PGN: download \| view	Help: general \| java-troubleshooting

TIP: As you play through the game, you can get the FEN code for any position by right-clicking on the board and choosing "Copy Position (EPD)". Copy and paste the FEN into a post to display a diagram.

For help with this chess viewer, please see the Pgn4web Quickstart Guide.

May-24-05		hongisto24: unfortunate tactical blunder...

May-24-05		iron maiden: Naka made a similar error against Timman a few weeks ago, although he did save that one. I think he just moves too fast. Didn't he have like an hour left on the clock when he resigned?

May-25-05		dac1990: Yes, he did. I watched it happen.

May-25-05		refutor: 9. ...b5 was a novelty according to this database and it looks pretty strong to my patzer eyes

May-25-05		crankydoodle: <refutor> In my humble opinion, the move ...b5 is used in the meran line of the semi-slav. This position (to me) looks pretty similar to the general meran. I don't think it was a novelty, but more of a last-second transposition. Pardon me if I'm wrong, though.

May-25-05		JoshuaJ8588: HOLD ON.......Do I not a possible continuation here?! What if 37. Rg8+?! if Kxg8 then Ne7 wins the Rook back or if 37.Rg8+ Rxg8 Qxc3+ Kh7 Qf6!

May-25-05		refutor: looks similar but it's not...notice the g4 ;)

May-25-05		crankydoodle: <refutor> my bad:-) <Joshua> if 37. Rg8+ Kxg8 38. Ne7+, then ...Kf8 39. Nxc8 Qxh4+ 40. Kg1 Qg4+ wins a piece. Good insight, though.

May-26-05		halcyonteam: oh, my.blunder blunder blunder.

May-31-05		patzer2: Nakamura starts to drift with the dubious 27. Rc2?! (better is 27. Qd3 =) and blunders with 36. Rxg7?? (36. Rg3 is White's best chance to hold the draw). Of course Black's obstruction move 36...e4! creates an instructive and decisive double attack.

Aug-03-08		myschkin: . . . Audio Interview (22 May 2005): http://tinyurl.com/6caec4

Times Chess Twitter Feed

NOTE: You need to pick a username and password to post a reply. Getting your account takes less than a minute, totally anonymous, and 100% free--plus, it entitles you to features otherwise unavailable. Pick your username now and join the chessgames community!

If you already have an account, you should login now.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
No spamming, advertising, or duplicating posts.
No personal attacks against other users.
Nothing in violation of United States law.

See something which violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform an administrator.

NOTE: Keep all discussion on the topic of this page. This forum is for this specific game and nothing else. If you want to discuss chess in general, or this site, you might try the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.

Spot an error? Please submit a correction slip and help us eliminate database mistakes!
This game is type: CLASSICAL (Disagree? Please submit a correction slip.)

Featured in the Following Game Collection [what is this?]

36...e4! creates a decisive double attack
from Interference or Obstruction by patzer2