Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 67 moves · Round 1.1 · 18 April 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCarlsen Inv Prelim 2020
- Round1.1
- Date18 April 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length67 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 133 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, 1-0 (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this marathon at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 67 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.
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 133 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Carlsen Inv Prelim, round 1.1, on 18 April 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 67 moves (133 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.