Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Indian Defenses (A46) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 60 moves · Round 4.35 · 18 December 2022

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Magnus Carlsen
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Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round4.35
  • Date18 December 2022
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A46)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 230 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, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 c5 4.e3 Nc6 5.c3 Be7 6.Nbd2 b6 7.Bd3 Bb7 8.O-O d5 9.Qe2 Qc7 10.Bf4 Bd6 11.Bxd6 Qxd6 12.e4 dxe4 13.Nxe4 Nxe4 14.Bxe4 cxd4 15.Rad1 Qc7 16.Nxd4 Nxd4 17.Rxd4 O-O 18.Bxb7 Qxb7 19.Rfd1 Rac8 20.g3 Rc7 21.h4 h6 22.Rd6 Re7 23.R1d4 e5 24.R4d5 e4 25.Qe3 Rfe8 26.c4 Qa6 27.b3 Qxa2 28.Rd8 Qb2 29.Kg2 Qf6 30.R5d6 Qf5 31.Rd5 Qf6 32.R5d6 Qe5 33.Rd5 Qc7 34.R8d6 Qc8 35.Qd4 e3 36.fxe3 Rxe3 37.Qxe3 Rxe3 38.Rd8+ Qxd8 39.Rxd8+ Kh7 40.b4 Rc3 41.Rc8 f6 42.c5 Rc4 43.Rc7 Rxb4 44.Rxa7 bxc5 45.Rc7 Rc4 46.h5 Rc1 47.Kf3 c4 48.Rc8 c3 49.Kg2 f5 50.Rc7 Kg8 51.Kh2 Kf8 52.Kg2 c2 53.Kh2 Ke8 54.Kg2 Kd8 55.Rc3 Ke7 56.Rc6 Kd7 57.Rc3 Ke6 58.Rc6+ Kd5 59.Rc8 Ke4 60.Rc4+ Kd3 0-1

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Indian Defenses (A46) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 60 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, Hikaru Nakamura won with the black 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 230 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 4.35, on 18 December 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A46). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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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