Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 10.3 · 7 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventOpera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
- Round10.3
- Date7 February 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 194 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 (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2021).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 194 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, round 10.3, on 7 February 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.