Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020

Scotch Game (C45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 71 moves · Round 2.22 · 29 May 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventLindores Abbey Final 8 2020
  • Round2.22
  • Date29 May 2020
  • OpeningScotch Game (C45)
  • Length71 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 144 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 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Bc5 5.Nb3 Bb6 6.Nc3 Nf6 7.Bg5 O-O 8.Qe2 Nd4 9.Qd2 Nxb3 10.axb3 Re8 11.O-O-O h6 12.h4 c6 13.Bxf6 Qxf6 14.f3 d5 15.Kb1 Be6 16.exd5 Bxd5 17.Nxd5 cxd5 18.Bb5 Red8 19.g4 Qxf3 20.g5 Qf2 21.Qb4 Qc5 22.Qa4 h5 23.g6 fxg6 24.Bd3 Rd6 25.Rde1 Qc6 26.Qf4 Rf8 27.Qe5 Rdf6 28.Qg5 Bf2 29.Re5 d4 30.Be4 Qd6 31.Rd5 Qe6 32.Rxd4 Kh8 33.Rc4 Bb6 34.Bd3 Qe3 35.Qg2 Bd4 36.Qxb7 Qe5 37.c3 Bb6 38.Qg2 Qd6 39.Bc2 Qe6 40.Rd1 Bf2 41.Re4 Qf7 42.Qg5 Rf5 43.Qd2 Bb6 44.Re2 Rf4 45.Qd6 Rf6 46.Qg3 Qc7 47.Qg5 Qf4 48.Qxf4 Rxf4 49.Bxg6 Rxh4 50.Rdd2 Rh1+ 51.Ka2 Rg1 52.Bxh5 g6 53.Bxg6 Rxg6 54.Rh2+ Kg7 55.Rhg2 Rd8 56.Rxg6+ Kxg6 57.Re2 Rf8 58.b4 Rf2 59.Rxf2 Bxf2 60.Kb3 Kf5 61.Kc4 Ke6 62.Kb5 Kd7 63.Ka6 Kc7 64.b5 Be3 65.b4 Bd2 66.Kxa7 Bxc3 67.b6+ Kc6 68.b7 Be5 69.b8=Q Bxb8+ 70.Kxb8 Kb5 71.Kb7 Kxb4 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this marathon 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.

At 71 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 144 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Lindores Abbey Final 8, round 2.22, on 29 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?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 71 moves (142 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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