Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Queen's Indian Defense (E16) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 24 moves · Round 4.10 · 22 September 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
- Round4.10
- Date22 September 2023
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E16)
- Length24 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 308 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 (chess.com SpeedChess Q2Sw, 2023).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E16) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 24 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces. 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 308 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 4.10, on 22 September 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E16). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 24 moves (48 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.