Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

Ruy Lopez (C67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 54 moves · Round 2.51 · 18 August 2020

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
  • Round2.51
  • Date18 August 2020
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 174 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, 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 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1 Nd6 6.Nxe5 Be7 7.Bf1 Nf5 8.Nf3 O-O 9.d4 d5 10.Nc3 Bb4 11.a3 Bxc3 12.bxc3 Nd6 13.h3 Bf5 14.Bf4 Re8 15.Rxe8+ Qxe8 16.Nh4 Be4 17.f3 Bg6 18.Nxg6 hxg6 19.Bd3 Na5 20.Bxd6 cxd6 21.Qd2 Nc4 22.Bxc4 dxc4 23.Re1 Qa4 24.Qc1 Re8 25.Rxe8+ Qxe8 26.Kf2 Qa4 27.Qb2 b6 28.h4 Kf8 29.Qb4 Qc6 30.g4 Ke7 31.Kg3 Qd5 32.Qb1 Qe6 33.Qc1 Kd7 34.Kf2 Kc6 35.Qg5 Kb7 36.Qd8 f5 37.Qf8 fxg4 38.fxg4 Ka6 39.Kf3 d5 40.Kf4 g5+ 41.hxg5 Qe4+ 42.Kg3 Qe1+ 43.Qf2 Qxc3+ 44.Kf4 Qxa3 45.Ke5 Qe7+ 46.Kxd5 Kb5 47.Qf5 a5 48.c3 a4 49.Qb1+ Ka5 50.Kc6 Qe6+ 51.Kc7 Qe7+ 52.Kc6 Qe8+ 53.Kc7 Qe7+ 54.Kc6 1/2-1/2

Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen 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 Ruy Lopez (C67), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 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.

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 174 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 2.51, on 18 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 C67). 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 54 moves (107 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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