Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Chessable Masters Div 1 L 2023

English Opening (A28) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 63 moves · Round 4.3 · 6 April 2023

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
  • EventChessable Masters Div 1 L 2023
  • Round4.3
  • Date6 April 2023
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A28)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 266 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, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Div 1 L, 2023).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Div 1 L, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Chessable Masters Div 1 L 2023

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e5 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.d4 exd4 5.Nxd4 Bb4 6.g3 O-O 7.Bg2 Re8 8.O-O h6 9.Nd5 Nxd5 10.cxd5 Nxd4 11.Qxd4 Qe7 12.Be3 Bd6 13.Rfd1 b6 14.Qd2 a5 15.Rac1 Rb8 16.Bf4 Ba6 17.e4 Bxf4 18.Qxf4 d6 19.Rc3 Qd8 20.Rdc1 Re7 21.h4 Bb5 22.g4 f6 23.g5 fxg5 24.hxg5 Rf7 25.Qg3 hxg5 26.Bh3 Bd7 27.Rxc7 Bxh3 28.Rxf7 Kxf7 29.Qxh3 Qf6 30.Qh7 Rf8 31.Rc7+ Ke8 32.Rc8+ Ke7 33.Rxf8 Kxf8 34.Qh8+ Kf7 35.Qc8 Qe5 36.Qg4 Kg6 37.Kg2 Kf6 38.a4 Ke7 39.Kf3 g6 40.Ke3 Qf6 41.Kd3 Kd8 42.Qg3 Kc7 43.Kc2 Kb7 44.Kb3 Qd4 45.Qxd6 Qd3+ 46.Ka2 Qc4+ 47.Ka3 Qd3+ 48.b3 Qd4 49.Qc6+ Ka7 50.Qc7+ Ka8 51.Qc1 g4 52.Qe1 Kb7 53.e5 Qxd5 54.e6 Qc5+ 55.Kb2 Qe7 56.Qe4+ Kc7 57.Qe5+ Qd6 58.Qg7+ Kc6 59.Qxg6 Qe5+ 60.Ka2 Qe2+ 61.Ka3 Kd6 62.e7+ Kxe7 63.Qf6+ Kxf6 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this marathon at Chessable Masters Div 1 L in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A28) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 63 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 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 266 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Chessable Masters Div 1 L, round 4.3, on 6 April 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Chessable Masters Div 1 L in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A28). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (126 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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