Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz TB 2019

Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 62 moves · Round 1 · 30 December 2019

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWorld Blitz TB 2019
  • Round1
  • Date30 December 2019
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 128 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 (World Blitz 2019, 2019).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (World Blitz TB 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz TB 2019

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.O-O d6 7.h3 a6 8.Ba4 b5 9.Bc2 h6 10.Re1 Re8 11.b4 Bb6 12.a4 Bd7 13.Nbd2 Ne7 14.Nf1 a5 15.bxa5 Rxa5 16.Be3 Bxe3 17.Nxe3 Ng6 18.axb5 Rxb5 19.Ba4 Rb8 20.Bxd7 Qxd7 21.Qc2 Nf4 22.Kh2 Qb5 23.Red1 Qb2 24.Ra2 Qxc2 25.Rxc2 Rb3 26.g3 Ne6 27.Nd2 Rb7 28.Ndc4 Ra8 29.Kg2 Ra4 30.f3 Nd7 31.d4 f6 32.h4 h5 33.Kf2 Kf8 34.Rdd2 Rb1 35.d5 Nec5 36.Ra2 Rc1 37.Rdc2 Kf7 38.Ke2 Rxc2+ 39.Rxc2 g6 40.Rb2 f5 41.exf5 gxf5 42.f4 exf4 43.gxf4 Nf6 44.Rb8 Nxd5 45.Nxd6+ cxd6 46.Nxd5 Ke6 47.Nb4 Ne4 48.Kd3 Ra3 49.Rc8 Kd7 50.Rh8 Nxc3 51.Rh7+ Ke6 52.Rh6+ Kf7 53.Kc4 Ne2 54.Nd5 Nxf4 55.Nxf4 Ra4+ 56.Kd5 Rxf4 57.Rxh5 Kg6 58.Rh8 Re4 59.h5+ Kg5 60.h6 Rh4 61.h7 Kg6 62.Kxd6 Rxh7 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz TB 2019 in 2019. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. 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 128 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Blitz TB 2019, round 1, on 30 December 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz TB 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 62 moves (124 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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