Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Sicilian Defense (B23) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 5.27 · 21 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round5.27
- Date21 July 2023
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B23)
- Length53 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 286 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 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces 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.
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.
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, 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 286 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 5.27, 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?
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?
Browse the full Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.