Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Carlsen Tour Final 2020

Nimzo-Indian Defense (E47) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 2.61 · 19 August 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCarlsen Tour Final 2020
  • Round2.61
  • Date19 August 2020
  • OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E47)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 179 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: 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.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e3 O-O 5.Bd3 c5 6.Ne2 d5 7.a3 Bxc3+ 8.bxc3 dxc4 9.Bxc4 Qc7 10.Ba2 b6 11.O-O Ba6 12.Bb2 Nc6 13.Rc1 Rac8 14.c4 cxd4 15.exd4 Qe7 16.d5 exd5 17.Re1 Bxc4 18.Ng3 Qd8 19.Bb1 b5 20.Nf5 d4 21.Qd2 Be6 22.Rc5 a6 23.Nxg7 Kxg7 24.Qg5+ Kh8 25.Qh4 Rg8 26.Rxc6 Rxc6 27.Bxd4 Kg7 28.Qxh7+ Kf8 29.Qh6+ Ke8 30.Bxf6 Qa5 31.Qe3 Qb6 32.Rd1 Rd6 33.Bd4 Qc6 34.Be4 Qc4 35.h3 Kd7 36.Rd2 Re8 37.Kh2 Bd5 38.Bf5+ Be6 39.Bd3 Qa4 40.Be5 Rd5 41.Qa7+ 1-0

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

From Nimzo-Indian Defense (E47) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 41 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.

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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 179 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Carlsen Tour Final 2020, round 2.61, on 19 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E47). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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