Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Ruy Lopez (C89) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 4.34 · 18 December 2022

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Hikaru Nakamura
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round4.34
  • Date18 December 2022
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C89)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 229 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.c3 d5 9.exd5 Nxd5 10.Nxe5 Nxe5 11.Rxe5 c6 12.d3 Bd6 13.Re1 Bf5 14.Qf3 Bg6 15.Nd2 Nf4 16.d4 Nd3 17.Re3 Nxc1 18.Rxc1 c5 19.Ne4 cxd4 20.cxd4 Be7 21.d5 Bxe4 22.Rxe4 Bd6 23.Rc6 Re8 24.Bc2 g6 25.g3 Rxe4 26.Bxe4 Qe7 27.Kg2 a5 28.Bd3 b4 29.b3 Rd8 30.h4 Qe5 31.Ra6 Bc7 32.Bc4 Rd6 33.Rc6 Bd8 34.h5 Kg7 35.h6+ Kf8 36.Rc8 Ke7 37.Ra8 Bb6 38.Rb8 Rf6 39.d6+ Qxd6 40.Rb7+ Kd8 41.Qe4 Rxf2+ 42.Kh3 Bc7 43.Qd5 Qxd5 44.Bxd5 Rf5 45.Bc4 Kc8 46.Rb5 Rxb5 47.Bxb5 Kd8 48.Bc4 Ke7 49.Kh4 Bb6 50.g4 Be3 51.g5 f6 52.gxf6+ Kxf6 53.Bg8 Bxh6 0-1

A full-length game in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C89) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 53 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 229 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 4.34, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C89). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (106 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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