Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019

English Opening (A28) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 51 moves · Round 4.3 · 23 November 2019

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTata Steel India Rapid 2019
  • Round4.3
  • Date23 November 2019
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A28)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 123 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, ½-½ (7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, 2019).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.d3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.e4 Nf4 7.Bxf4 exf4 8.d4 Bd6 9.h3 O-O 10.a3 a6 11.Bc4 Kh8 12.e5 Be7 13.d5 Na5 14.Ba2 b5 15.O-O f6 16.b4 Nc4 17.Bxc4 bxc4 18.e6 Bb7 19.Qd4 c6 20.Qxc4 cxd5 21.Qxf4 Rc8 22.Ne2 Bd6 23.Qe3 a5 24.Ned4 Re8 25.Nf5 Bb8 26.Rac1 Rc4 27.N5d4 axb4 28.axb4 Ba7 29.b5 Bc5 30.Qd3 Qb6 31.Rxc4 dxc4 32.Qxc4 Bxf3 33.Nxf3 Rxe6 34.g3 Re8 35.Kg2 Rb8 36.Rc1 Bf8 37.Nd4 h5 38.Ne6 Ba3 39.Rc3 Bb4 40.Qxb4 Qxe6 41.Rc5 Qf7 42.Qf4 Rd8 43.Qf3 g6 44.b6 Rd7 45.Rc8+ Kg7 46.Qc6 Kh6 47.h4 f5 48.Rc7 Qd5+ 49.Qxd5 Rxd5 50.b7 Rb5 51.f4 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this full-length game at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A28) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 51 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 123 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Tata Steel India Rapid, round 4.3, on 23 November 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A28). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (101 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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