Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 45 moves · Round 2.21 · 15 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
- EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
- Round2.21
- Date15 August 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 161 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, 0-1 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Carlsen Tour Final 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this full-length game at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 45 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.
In the end, Hikaru Nakamura won with the black 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 161 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 2.21, on 15 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.