Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Modern Defense (B06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 5.28 · 21 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round5.28
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningModern Defense (B06)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 287 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

1.e4 g6 2.Nc3 Bg7 3.d4 d6 4.h3 a6 5.Nf3 Nf6 6.Be3 O-O 7.Bd3 Nc6 8.Ne2 e5 9.dxe5 Nxe5 10.Nxe5 dxe5 11.Ng3 Qe7 12.O-O Rd8 13.Qe2 b6 14.Rfd1 Bb7 15.a4 a5 16.f3 h5 17.Qf2 h4 18.Nf1 Nh5 19.Bc4 Nf4 20.Kh1 Bf6 21.Nh2 Bg7 22.Ng4 Kh7 23.Bxf4 exf4 24.e5 Kg8 25.Re1 Bd5 26.Qe2 Qe6 27.Bxd5 Rxd5 28.Rad1 Rad8 29.Rxd5 Rxd5 30.Qf2 g5 31.Qe2 Qd7 32.Kh2 Rd2 33.Qc4 Rd4 34.Qa6 Rd2 35.Qc4 Rd4 36.Qa6 Rxa4 37.c3 Ra2 38.Re4 Rxb2 39.Rd4 Qc6 40.Qd3 Qg6 41.Qc4 Qe6 42.Qd3 Qg6 43.Qxg6 fxg6 44.Rd8+ Kh7 45.Rd7 Re2 46.Nf6+ Kh6 47.Ng4+ Kh7 48.Nf6+ Kh6 49.Ng4+ Kh7 1/2-1/2

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

Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 49 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.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 287 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 5.28, on 21 July 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). 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 49 moves (98 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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