Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
Ruy Lopez (C65) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 29 moves · Round 4.8 · 22 September 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
- Round4.8
- Date22 September 2023
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 323 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, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com SpeedChess 2023
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 29 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 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 323 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 4.8, 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 C65). 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 29 moves (57 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.