Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Ruy Lopez (C67) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 65 moves · Round 4.16 · 22 September 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round4.16
  • Date22 September 2023
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 315 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 2023, 2023).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.d4 Nd6 6.Bxc6 dxc6 7.dxe5 Nf5 8.Qxd8+ Kxd8 9.Nc3 Bd7 10.h3 Kc8 11.b3 h6 12.Bb2 Ne7 13.Ne2 Ng6 14.Rfe1 c5 15.h4 Bg4 16.Nh2 Bxe2 17.Rxe2 Nf4 18.Re4 Ne6 19.h5 Be7 20.f4 g6 21.hxg6 fxg6 22.g4 Rf8 23.Rf1 Ng7 24.e6 Ne8 25.f5 gxf5 26.gxf5 h5 27.Ref4 Nf6 28.Rh4 Rg8+ 29.Kh1 Rg5 30.Rhf4 b6 31.Nf3 Rg8 32.Ne5 Bd6 33.Ng6 Bxf4 34.Ne7+ Kb7 35.Nxg8 Rxg8 36.Rxf4 Nd5 37.Rf3 Re8 38.c4 Ne7 39.f6 Ng6 40.Rg3 Nf8 41.e7 Nd7 42.Re3 Nxf6 43.Bxf6 Kc6 44.Rd3 h4 45.Rd8 Rxe7 46.Bxe7 h3 47.Kh2 a6 48.Kxh3 b5 49.Kg4 b4 50.Rd5 a5 51.Rxc5+ Kd7 52.Bf6 c6 53.Rxa5 Kd6 54.Bd4 c5 55.Bxc5+ Ke5 56.Bxb4+ Ke4 57.Rd5 Ke3 58.Kg3 Ke4 59.a4 Ke3 60.a5 Ke4 61.a6 Ke3 62.a7 Ke2 63.a8=Q Kf1 64.Qa1+ Ke2 65.Qe1+ 1-0

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C67) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 65 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 315 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 4.16, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 65 moves (129 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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