Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020
Scotch Game (C45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 2.11 · 28 May 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventLindores Abbey Final 8 2020
- Round2.11
- Date28 May 2020
- OpeningScotch Game (C45)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 141 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 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Hikaru Nakamura at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Scotch Game (C45) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 47 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.
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, 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 141 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Lindores Abbey Final 8, round 2.11, on 28 May 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C45). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.