Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018

Sicilian Defense (B52) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 4.26 · 3 January 2018

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018
  • Round4.26
  • Date3 January 2018
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B52)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 101 of 408 between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura in the Rama Chess database (2005–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 144–82 with 182 draws.

Previous game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, 2018).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2018).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Bd7 4.Bxd7+ Nxd7 5.O-O Ngf6 6.d3 g6 7.Ng5 Bg7 8.f4 O-O 9.c4 Nb8 10.Nc3 Nc6 11.Be3 a6 12.a4 e6 13.Kh1 Qe7 14.Qe1 Rad8 15.Rd1 d5 16.e5 d4 17.exf6 Bxf6 18.Qh4 h5 19.g4 dxe3 20.gxh5 Nd4 21.Rde1 Nf5 22.Qh3 Bxg5 23.fxg5 Qxg5 24.hxg6 fxg6 25.Rg1 Qf6 26.Ne4 Qg7 27.Nxc5 Rfe8 28.a5 Kf7 29.Qg2 Re7 30.Rgf1 Qd4 31.b4 Rh8 32.Re2 Kg7 33.Rg1 Rh6 34.Qe4 e5 35.Qxf5 Qf4 36.Qg4 Kh7 37.Ne4 Kg7 38.Qg3 Re8 39.Rxe3 Rxh2+ 40.Kxh2 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B52), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

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In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura?

In the 408 games between them in our database (2005 to 2025) Carlsen leads 144–82 with 182 draws. This game is number 101 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 4.26, on 3 January 2018.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2018.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B52). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

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