Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Skilling Open Prelim 2020
Bishop's Opening (C24) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 11.4 · 24 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSkilling Open Prelim 2020
- Round11.4
- Date24 November 2020
- OpeningBishop's Opening (C24)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 192 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, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Skilling Open Prelim 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this middlegame battle at Skilling Open Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Bishop's Opening (C24) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 35 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 Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 192 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Skilling Open Prelim, round 11.4, on 24 November 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Skilling Open Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Bishop's Opening (ECO code C24). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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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