Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 45th Biel GM 2012
Sicilian Defense (B53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 39 moves · Round 1 · 23 July 2012
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event45th Biel GM 2012
- Round1
- Date23 July 2012
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B53)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 28 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 (7th Mikhail Tal Memorial, 2012).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (45th Biel GM, 2012).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 45th Biel GM 2012
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Hikaru Nakamura at 45th Biel GM in 2012. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B53) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 28 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the 45th Biel GM, round 1, on 23 July 2012.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at 45th Biel GM in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B53). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (78 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.