Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Réti Opening (A05) · ½-½ (Draw) · 75 moves · Round 5.17 · 21 July 2023

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round5.17
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
  • Length75 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 305 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: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.b3 g6 3.Bb2 Bg7 4.e3 O-O 5.d4 d6 6.Be2 e5 7.O-O exd4 8.Nxd4 Re8 9.c4 Nc6 10.Nc3 Nxd4 11.exd4 Bf5 12.Bf3 c6 13.Qd2 d5 14.cxd5 Nxd5 15.Nxd5 cxd5 16.Rfe1 Be4 17.Be2 Qd7 18.f3 Bf5 19.Bf1 h5 20.Rac1 a6 21.Rxe8+ Rxe8 22.Re1 Rc8 23.Rc1 Rc6 24.Rxc6 Qxc6 25.Qc3 Qe6 26.Qd2 Bf6 27.Kf2 Qe7 28.Qe3 Qc7 29.g3 Qc2+ 30.Qe2 Qb1 31.Bc3 Bc2 32.b4 Qxa2 33.Qd2 Qb3 34.Be2 Kg7 35.h3 Bf5 36.g4 hxg4 37.hxg4 Be6 38.Qe3 Bh4+ 39.Kg2 Qc2 40.Bd2 Kg8 41.Qc3 Qxc3 42.Bxc3 Be7 43.b5 Bc8 44.bxa6 bxa6 45.Ba5 Bf6 46.Bb6 a5 47.Bb5 Be6 48.Kf2 Kg7 49.Ke3 Bg5+ 50.f4 Be7 51.g5 Bb4 52.Bc6 Kf8 53.Bd8 Bf5 54.Bxd5 a4 55.Bb6 a3 56.Ba2 Ke7 57.d5 Kd6 58.Kd4 Bd7 59.Ba7 Kc7 60.Bc5 Bxc5+ 61.Kxc5 Bf5 62.d6+ Kd7 63.Bxf7 Be6 64.Bxe6+ Kxe6 65.Kc6 a2 66.d7 a1=Q 67.d8=Q Qc3+ 68.Kb7 Qb4+ 69.Kc8 Qc5+ 70.Kb7 Qb5+ 71.Kc8 Qc6+ 72.Kb8 Qd6+ 73.Kc8 Qc6+ 74.Kb8 Qd6+ 75.Kc8 Qc6+ 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Hikaru Nakamura take on Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A05) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 75 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. 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 305 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 5.17, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A05). 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 75 moves (150 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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