Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 2.12 · 28 May 2020

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Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventLindores Abbey Final 8 2020
  • Round2.12
  • Date28 May 2020
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 142 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, 1-0 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.Bxc6 dxc6 6.Nbd2 Bg4 7.h3 Bh5 8.a3 Nd7 9.g4 Bg6 10.b4 Bd6 11.Nc4 f6 12.Na5 Qc8 13.Nh4 Nf8 14.Nf5 Ne6 15.Be3 Kf7 16.c3 Re8 17.h4 Kg8 18.h5 Bf7 19.Qf3 b6 20.Nc4 Bf8 21.O-O a5 22.Qg3 axb4 23.cxb4 h6 24.Rfd1 b5 25.Nd2 c5 26.bxc5 Bxc5 27.Bxc5 Nxc5 28.Nf3 Qd7 29.Kh2 Be6 30.Rac1 Nb3 31.Rc3 Rxa3 32.d4 b4 33.Rcd3 Nxd4 34.N3xd4 exd4 35.Rxa3 bxa3 36.Rxd4 Qb5 37.Qxc7 Bxf5 38.exf5 Qb2 39.Qc4+ Kh8 40.Kg3 a2 41.Qa4 Qb8+ 0-1

In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 41 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 142 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Lindores Abbey Final 8, round 2.12, on 28 May 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020.

What opening was played?

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

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (82 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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