Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 8th Tal Memorial 2013
English Opening (A13) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 8.5 · 22 June 2013
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event8th Tal Memorial 2013
- Round8.5
- Date22 June 2013
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A13)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 35 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 (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Sinquefield Cup 2013, 2013).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 8th Tal Memorial 2013
Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this full-length game at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed English Opening (A13) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 47 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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, 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 35 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the 8th Tal Memorial, round 8.5, on 22 June 2013.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.