Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Titled Tue 10th Sep Late 2024

Réti Opening (A07) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 10 · 10 September 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 10th Sep Late 2024
  • Round10
  • Date10 September 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 352 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.

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Titled Tue 10th Sep Late 2024

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O e5 5.d3 Ne7 6.e4 dxe4 7.dxe4 O-O 8.Qe2 c6 9.Rd1 Qc7 10.b3 c5 11.Be3 b6 12.Nc3 Ba6 13.Nb5 Qc8 14.a4 Nbc6 15.c3 Qb7 16.h4 h6 17.Bf1 Rad8 18.Rxd8 Rxd8 19.Rd1 Qb8 20.Rxd8+ Qxd8 21.Qd2 Qxd2 22.Nxd2 Bc8 23.Bc4 Bd7 24.Nd6 Nd8 25.f3 Nec6 26.Kf2 Bf8 27.Nb5 h5 28.Bd5 Kg7 29.Nc4 f6 30.Ke2 Be7 31.Kd3 g5 32.Bf2 Kg6 33.Ne3 gxh4 34.gxh4 Bf8 35.Nc7 Bd6 36.Nb5 Bf8 37.Ke2 Be7 38.Bg3 Bf8 39.f4 exf4 40.Bxf4 Be7 41.Bg3 Bf8 42.Bc7 Ne6 43.Bh2 Ned8 44.Bg3 Be7 45.Kf2 Bf8 46.Kf3 Be7 47.Nf5 Bf8 48.Bf4 Be8 49.Nc7 Bd7 50.Nb5 Bc8 51.Nbd6 Bd7 52.Nb5 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at Titled Tue 10th Sep Late in 2024. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A07) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 52 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.

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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 352 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Titled Tue 10th Sep Late, round 10, on 10 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Titled Tue 10th Sep Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 52 moves (103 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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