Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Trophee CCAS GpB 2008

English Opening (A30) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 3 · 26 October 2008

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Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTrophee CCAS GpB 2008
  • Round3
  • Date26 October 2008
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A30)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 3 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, ½-½ (GM, 2005).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 0-1 (Aker CC Rapid, 2009).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Trophee CCAS GpB 2008

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.g3 b6 4.Bg2 Bb7 5.O-O e6 6.Nc3 Be7 7.d4 cxd4 8.Qxd4 d6 9.b3 Nbd7 10.Nb5 d5 11.Bf4 O-O 12.Bc7 Qc8 13.Bd6 Qd8 14.cxd5 Bxd5 15.Bxe7 Qxe7 16.Nc7 Rac8 17.Nxd5 Nxd5 18.Qb2 Qf6 19.Qxf6 N7xf6 20.Rfc1 Nc3 21.Kf1 Rc7 22.Rc2 Rfc8 23.Nd4 Nfd5 24.Bxd5 Nxd5 25.Rxc7 Rxc7 26.Nb5 Rd7 27.Rc1 g5 28.Rc4 Kg7 29.e4 Ne7 30.h3 a6 31.Nc7 Rd1+ 32.Ke2 Ra1 33.Rc2 a5 34.a4 Rh1 35.Na8 Rxh3 36.Nxb6 Rh1 37.Rc5 f5 38.Rc7 Kf8 39.Nc8 Ng6 40.exf5 exf5 41.Rc5 f4 42.Rxa5 Rb1 43.Rb5 g4 44.gxf4 Nxf4+ 45.Ke3 Ng2+ 46.Kd3 h5 47.Kc2 Rf1 48.Rf5+ Kg7 49.Rxh5 Rxf2+ 50.Kc3 Rf3+ 51.Kb4 g3 52.a5 Nf4 53.Rg5+ Kf6 54.Rg4 Nd3+ 55.Ka3 Nc5 56.Kb4 Nd3+ 57.Ka3 Nc5 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Hikaru Nakamura take on Magnus Carlsen at Trophee CCAS GpB in 2008. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed English Opening (A30) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 57 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.

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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 3 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Trophee CCAS GpB, round 3, on 26 October 2008.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Trophee CCAS GpB in 2008.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A30). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (114 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?

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