Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 24th Jan Late 2023
Flank Openings (A00) · 1-0 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 39 moves · Round 9 · 24 January 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Hikaru Nakamura won
- EventTitled Tue 24th Jan Late 2023
- Round9
- Date24 January 2023
- OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 254 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 3rd Jan Early, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Airthings Masters Div 1 W, 2023).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 24th Jan Late 2023
In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 24th Jan Late in 2023. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Flank Openings (A00) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 39 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Hikaru Nakamura 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 254 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 24th Jan Late, round 9, on 24 January 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 24th Jan Late in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Hikaru Nakamura won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (77 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.