Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Sicilian Defense (B23) · ½-½ (Draw) · 66 moves · Round 5.13 · 21 July 2023

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round5.13
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B23)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 285 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 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 e6 3.f4 d5 4.Nf3 a6 5.d4 Nf6 6.e5 Ne4 7.Be3 Nc6 8.dxc5 Qa5 9.Bd2 Nxd2 10.Nxd2 Qxc5 11.Bd3 Qe3+ 12.Ne2 Bc5 13.Rf1 Nd4 14.Nb3 Nxe2 15.Qxe2 Bb6 16.Qxe3 Bxe3 17.Ke2 Bb6 18.c4 dxc4 19.Bxc4 Bd7 20.Bd3 Ke7 21.Rac1 Rhd8 22.g3 Rac8 23.Rxc8 Rxc8 24.Rc1 Rxc1 25.Nxc1 Bc6 26.Nb3 h6 27.Nd2 f6 28.Be4 Bb5+ 29.Bd3 Bd7 30.Be4 fxe5 31.fxe5 Bd4 32.Nf3 Bb5+ 33.Kd2 Bxb2 34.Bxb7 a5 35.Kc2 Ba3 36.Be4 Bc4 37.Kb1 Kd7 38.g4 g5 39.h4 gxh4 40.Nxh4 Bc5 41.Nf3 a4 42.g5 hxg5 43.Nxg5 a3 44.Nf3 Be3 45.Bc2 Be2 46.Ne1 Bd4 47.Ba4+ Kc7 48.Nc2 Bb2 49.Bb3 Bg4 50.Ne3 Bh3 51.Kc2 Bxe5 52.Nc4 Bd6 53.Nxd6 Kxd6 54.Kc3 Kc5 55.Bc2 e5 56.Kb3 Kd4 57.Kxa3 Kc3 58.Bg6 Bf1 59.Ka4 Bd3 60.Bh5 e4 61.Ka5 e3 62.Kb6 Kb4 63.a3+ Kxa3 64.Kc5 Kb3 65.Kd4 Kc2 66.Kxe3 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B23) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 66 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. 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 285 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 5.13, on 21 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B23). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (131 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.

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