Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 9th May Early 2023

Flank Openings (A00) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 9 · 9 May 2023

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Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 9th May Early 2023
  • Round9
  • Date9 May 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 268 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, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Div 1 L, 2023).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 9th May Late, 2023).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 9th May Early 2023

1.a3 a6 2.c4 g6 3.d4 Bg7 4.Nc3 d6 5.e4 Nf6 6.Nf3 O-O 7.Be2 c5 8.O-O Re8 9.Re1 cxd4 10.Nxd4 b6 11.Bf3 Ra7 12.Be3 Bb7 13.b4 Nbd7 14.Rc1 Ra8 15.Nd5 e6 16.Nxf6+ Bxf6 17.g3 Rc8 18.Bg2 Bg7 19.Qb3 Ne5 20.h3 Qc7 21.Nf3 Nxc4 22.Bxb6 Qxb6 23.Rxc4 Rxc4 24.Qxc4 Rc8 25.Qe2 Rc3 26.Nd2 Qc7 27.Nb1 Rc2 28.Qd3 h5 29.h4 Rb2 30.Rd1 Qc2 31.Qxc2 Rxc2 32.Bf3 Be5 33.Kg2 Bc6 34.Nd2 Bd4 35.Kh3 Bxf2 36.Bg2 Rc3 37.Bf3 Ba4 38.Rf1 Be3 39.Nb1 Rb3 40.Be2 Bd4 41.Nd2 Rxa3 42.Bxa6 Bc2 43.b5 Ra2 44.Re1 Bd3 45.Nf3 Bf2 46.Rc1 Bxe4 47.b6 Bf5+ 48.Kg2 Bxb6+ 49.Kh1 Be4 50.Rf1 Bf2 51.Kg2 Bc5+ 52.Kh3 Bxf3 53.Rxf3 Rxa6 0-1

A full-length game in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 9th May Early in 2023. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Flank Openings (A00) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

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.

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, Magnus Carlsen 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 268 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 9th May Early, round 9, on 9 May 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 9th May Early in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

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?

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