Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Sicilian Defense (B31) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 36 moves · Round 4.15 · 22 September 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
- Round4.15
- Date22 September 2023
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B31)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 316 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
This middlegame battle sees Hikaru Nakamura take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B31) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 36 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 316 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 4.15, on 22 September 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.