Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 40 moves · Round 2.44 · 17 August 2020

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
  • Round2.44
  • Date17 August 2020
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 171 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, ½-½ (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Carlsen Tour Final 2020, 2020).

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 d6 5.c3 g6 6.d4 Bg7 7.O-O O-O 8.Re1 exd4 9.cxd4 Bg4 10.Bxc6 bxc6 11.Nbd2 Re8 12.Qc2 c5 13.dxc5 d5 14.h3 Bxf3 15.Nxf3 dxe4 16.Nh2 Qd3 17.Qa4 a6 18.Rd1 Qb5 19.Qc2 Rad8 20.Be3 Nd5 21.Bg5 f6 22.a4 Qc6 23.Bd2 f5 24.Rab1 f4 25.Qc4 Kh8 26.Be1 e3 27.b4 exf2+ 28.Bxf2 Ne3 29.Bxe3 Rxd1+ 30.Rxd1 fxe3 31.b5 axb5 32.axb5 e2 33.Qxe2 Qxc5+ 34.Qf2 Re1+ 35.Rxe1 Bd4 36.Re8+ Kg7 37.Re7+ Kg8 38.Re8+ Kg7 39.Re7+ Kg8 40.Re8+ Kg7 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Hikaru Nakamura take on Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen Tour Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C65) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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. 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 171 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 2.44, on 17 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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