Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Scandinavian Defense (B01) · 1-0 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 33 moves · Round 5.3 · 21 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Hikaru Nakamura won
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round5.3
- Date21 July 2023
- OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 300 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Scandinavian Defense (B01) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, Hikaru Nakamura won with the white 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 300 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 5.3, 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 Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Hikaru Nakamura won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.