Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

Sicilian Defense (B90) · ½-½ (Draw) · 64 moves · Round 2.13 · 14 August 2020

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

Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
  • Round2.13
  • Date14 August 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B90)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 155 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 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.f3 e5 7.Nb3 Be6 8.Be3 Be7 9.Qd2 h5 10.Nd5 Nxd5 11.exd5 Bf5 12.Be2 Bh4+ 13.g3 Be7 14.Na5 Nd7 15.a4 O-O 16.Nxb7 Qb8 17.Na5 Qxb2 18.Rc1 Rfc8 19.Nc6 Bf6 20.c4 Qb7 21.O-O Re8 22.g4 Bg6 23.g5 Bd8 24.a5 Rc8 25.Bd3 Nf8 26.Be4 Qd7 27.Kh1 h4 28.Qd3 Qh3 29.Rb1 Bh5 30.Bb6 Bxg5 31.Bf5 Bg6 32.Bxh3 Bxd3 33.Bxc8 Rxc8 34.Be3 Bf6 35.Rfc1 e4 36.Rb3 Ng6 37.fxe4 Bxe4+ 38.Kg1 Ne5 39.Rb8 Rxb8 40.Nxb8 Nf3+ 41.Kf2 Nxh2 42.Bf4 Ng4+ 43.Ke2 Be5 44.Bxe5 Nxe5 45.Ke3 f5 46.c5 dxc5 47.d6 h3 48.d7 Nf7 49.Nxa6 h2 50.Nxc5 h1=Q 51.Rxh1 Bxh1 52.Ne6 Bd5 53.d8=Q+ Nxd8 54.Nxd8 Kf8 55.a6 Ke7 56.Nb7 g5 57.Kd4 Ke6 58.Nd8+ Kd6 59.a7 Ba8 60.Nf7+ Kc7 61.Nxg5 Kb6 62.Ke5 Kxa7 63.Kxf5 Be4+ 64.Nxe4 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B90), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 64 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.

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In the end, 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 155 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 2.13, on 14 August 2020.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). 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 64 moves (127 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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