Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Indian Defenses (A47) · 1-0 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 35 moves · Round 4.15 · 18 December 2022

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Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Hikaru Nakamura won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round4.15
  • Date18 December 2022
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A47)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 223 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 (Titled Tue 11th Oct Early, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.d4 b6 3.c4 Bb7 4.g3 e5 5.dxe5 Ng4 6.Bg2 Nxe5 7.Nbd2 Nxf3+ 8.Nxf3 Bb4+ 9.Bd2 Bxd2+ 10.Qxd2 O-O 11.O-O a5 12.Rfd1 Re8 13.Rac1 d6 14.c5 bxc5 15.Rxc5 a4 16.Rc4 Nd7 17.Qc2 a3 18.Ng5 Qxg5 19.Bxb7 Rab8 20.Rxc7 axb2 21.Qxb2 Nc5 22.Rxd6 Ne6 23.Rc4 g6 24.Rb6 Qa5 25.Rb5 Qa7 26.a4 Red8 27.Bf3 Rbc8 28.Rxc8 Rxc8 29.Rb4 h5 30.h4 Qa5 31.Kg2 Rd8 32.Rc4 Qa6 33.Qb5 Qd6 34.a5 Qa3 35.Bd5 1-0

In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Indian Defenses (A47) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

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, Hikaru Nakamura 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 223 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 4.15, on 18 December 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A47). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Hikaru Nakamura won with the white pieces.

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?

Browse the full Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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