Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 12th Norway Chess 2024

Ruy Lopez (C70) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 2.1 · 28 May 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event12th Norway Chess 2024
  • Round2.1
  • Date28 May 2024
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C70)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 347 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, ½-½ (Casablanca Chess 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (12th Norway Armageddon, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 12th Norway Chess 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Bc5 5.c3 Nge7 6.O-O Ng6 7.d4 Ba7 8.Re1 O-O 9.Be3 Qf6 10.Bxc6 exd4 11.Bxd4 Bxd4 12.Qxd4 Qxd4 13.Nxd4 dxc6 14.Nd2 c5 15.Nf5 Be6 16.Nf3 Rad8 17.g3 Rfe8 18.Kg2 f6 19.Re3 Nh8 20.h3 g6 21.N5h4 Nf7 22.g4 Bd7 23.Rae1 Bc6 24.Kg3 Re6 25.b3 Kf8 26.c4 a5 27.a4 b6 28.Ng2 g5 29.R1e2 Rd1 30.Nfe1 Red6 31.Rc3 Nd8 32.Ne3 R1d2 33.Rxd2 Rxd2 34.Nf3 Rb2 35.Nd5 Bxd5 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at 12th Norway Chess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C70) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 35 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.

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

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 347 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the 12th Norway Chess 2024, round 2.1, on 28 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at 12th Norway Chess 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C70). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 35 moves (70 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?

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