Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

English Opening (A20) · ½-½ (Draw) · 63 moves · Round 2.41 · 17 August 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
  • Round2.41
  • Date17 August 2020
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 169 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 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).

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

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

1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.O-O Nb6 7.b3 Be6 8.Bb2 f6 9.Nc3 Qd7 10.Qc1 Nd4 11.Nxd4 exd4 12.Ne4 O-O-O 13.a4 d3 14.a5 Nd5 15.Nc5 Bxc5 16.Qxc5 Kb8 17.Bd4 b6 18.axb6 cxb6 19.Qa3 dxe2 20.Rfe1 Rc8 21.Rxe2 Rc7 22.Rae1 Bh3 23.Bxb6 Nxb6 24.Re7 Qxd2 25.Bxh3 Rd8 26.Qa6 Rxe7 27.Rxe7 Qd1+ 28.Bf1 Rd7 29.Re8+ Rd8 30.Re3 h5 31.h4 g5 32.hxg5 fxg5 33.Re7 Rd7 34.Re5 Rd5 35.Re8+ Rd8 36.Qb5 h4 37.Qe5+ Kc8 38.Re6 hxg3 39.Rc6+ Kb7 40.Qc7+ Ka8 41.Qxg3 Nd5 42.Qxg5 Nf4 43.Qxf4 Rg8+ 44.Kh2 Qxf1 45.Qf3 Kb8 46.Qf4+ Ka8 47.Qf3 Kb8 48.Rh6 Qg1+ 49.Kh3 Qf1+ 50.Kh4 Qg1 51.Qf4+ Ka8 52.Qe4+ Kb8 53.Qe5+ Ka8 54.Qd5+ Kb8 55.Qb5+ Ka8 56.Qc6+ Kb8 57.Qd6+ Ka8 58.Qd5+ Kb8 59.Qe5+ Ka8 60.Qe4+ Kb8 61.Qf4+ Ka8 62.Qf3+ Kb8 63.Qf4+ 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this marathon at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A20), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 63 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.

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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 169 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 2.41, on 17 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 English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (125 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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