Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters GpA 2020

Sicilian Defense (B30) · ½-½ (Draw) · 73 moves · Round 1.3 · 20 June 2020

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChessable Masters GpA 2020
  • Round1.3
  • Date20 June 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length73 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 152 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, 0-1 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (Chessable Masters GpA, 2020).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters GpA 2020

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.c3 e5 4.d4 cxd4 5.cxd4 exd4 6.Nxd4 Nf6 7.Nxc6 bxc6 8.Bd3 Bd6 9.O-O O-O 10.Nc3 Re8 11.h3 Be5 12.Qc2 h6 13.Bd2 d5 14.exd5 cxd5 15.Rfe1 Bd7 16.Rad1 Rc8 17.Qb1 Qb6 18.Re2 Bd4 19.Rde1 Re6 20.Bf5 Rxe2 21.Rxe2 Bxf5 22.Qxf5 Qa6 23.Re7 Rd8 24.a3 Qb6 25.b4 Qd6 26.Re1 Qa6 27.a4 Qc4 28.Nb5 Ne4 29.Nxd4 Qxd4 30.Be3 Qxb4 31.Rc1 Nc3 32.Qf3 d4 33.Bxd4 Qxd4 34.Rxc3 Qxa4 35.Kh2 Qd7 36.Ra3 a5 37.g3 Qd5 38.Qc3 Ra8 39.h4 a4 40.Qb4 Qc6 41.Qd4 h5 42.Qb4 g6 43.Qd4 Kh7 44.Qf4 Qd7 45.Qb4 Ra6 46.Qf4 Ra5 47.Qb4 Rf5 48.Qb2 Qa7 49.Re3 Qc5 50.Kg1 Qc6 51.Qa2 Kg7 52.Kh2 Kh7 53.Ra3 Qc5 54.Kg2 Qc6+ 55.Kh2 Qc5 56.Kg2 Rxf2+ 57.Qxf2 Qxa3 58.Qxf7+ Kh6 59.Qg8 Qb2+ 60.Kh3 Qg7 61.Qe8 Qd4 62.Qe7 Qd5 63.Kh2 Qa2+ 64.Kh3 Qd5 65.Kh2 Qd4 66.Kh3 Qa1 67.Kh2 Qa2+ 68.Kh3 Qc4 69.Kh2 Qc2+ 70.Kh3 Qf5+ 71.Kh2 Qc8 72.Qe3+ Kh7 73.Qa7+ 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Hikaru Nakamura take on Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters GpA in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B30) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 73 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 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 152 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters GpA, round 1.3, on 20 June 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters GpA in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 73 moves (145 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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