Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Modern Defense (B06) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 56 moves · Round 5.12 · 21 July 2023

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Magnus Carlsen
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Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round5.12
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningModern Defense (B06)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 292 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: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 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.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.Bc4 Nf6 5.Qe2 O-O 6.Bb3 Nc6 7.h3 e5 8.dxe5 dxe5 9.c3 Qe7 10.O-O Be6 11.Bg5 h6 12.Bxf6 Bxf6 13.Nbd2 Rfd8 14.Rfd1 Na5 15.Bxe6 Qxe6 16.Qb5 b6 17.b4 a6 18.Qe2 Nb7 19.Qc4 Qe7 20.Qc6 Nd6 21.Nc4 Nb5 22.Ne3 Qe6 23.Qxe6 fxe6 24.Rxd8+ Rxd8 25.Rc1 Nd6 26.Ng4 Kg7 27.Nxf6 Kxf6 28.Nd2 Nb5 29.Nb1 Nd6 30.f3 Nc4 31.Kf2 Rc8 32.Ke2 c5 33.Nd2 Nd6 34.bxc5 Rxc5 35.c4 b5 36.Kd3 bxc4+ 37.Nxc4 Rc8 38.Rc2 Nb5 39.a4 Rd8+ 40.Ke3 Nd4 41.Rd2 Rc8 42.Nxe5 Nc2+ 43.Kf4 g5+ 44.Kg4 Kxe5 45.Kh5 Ne3 46.Kxh6 Kf6 47.e5+ Kf5 48.Rd6 Nxg2 49.Rxa6 Nf4 50.Ra7 Rh8+ 51.Kg7 Rxh3 52.a5 Rxf3 53.a6 Ra3 54.Ra8 g4 55.a7 Ke4 56.Kh6 g3 0-1

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 56 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, Hikaru Nakamura 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 292 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 5.12, 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?

Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (112 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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