Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 2018
Slav Defense (D11) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 36 moves · Round 4.5 · 3 January 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 2018
- Round4.5
- Date3 January 2018
- OpeningSlav Defense (D11)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 104 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: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2018).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, 2018).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 2018
Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Slav Defense (D11) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 36 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 104 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, round 4.5, on 3 January 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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?
Browse the full Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.