Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 53 moves · Round 5.6 · 21 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round5.6
- Date21 July 2023
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length53 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 297 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 Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this full-length game at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Pawn Opening (B00), 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, 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 297 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 5.6, 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 King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Hikaru Nakamura 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.