Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, TechM GCL 2024

Sicilian Defense (B38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 3.3 · 6 October 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
  • EventTechM GCL 2024
  • Round3.3
  • Date6 October 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B38)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 355 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, TechM GCL 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 g6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Bg7 5.c4 Nc6 6.Be3 Qb6 7.Nb5 Qa5+ 8.N5c3 Qb4 9.Qc1 d6 10.Nd2 Be6 11.Be2 Bd4 12.Bxd4 Nxd4 13.Bd3 Rc8 14.O-O Nf6 15.Re1 Ng4 16.h3 Ne5 17.Bf1 O-O 18.a3 Qb6 19.Nd5 Bxd5 20.exd5 e6 21.Ne4 f5 22.c5 dxc5 23.Ng5 Qd6 24.Qe3 Nf7 25.Nxe6 Rfe8 26.Bc4 Nd8 27.Rad1 N8xe6 28.dxe6 Re7 29.b4 b6 30.bxc5 bxc5 31.h4 f4 32.Qe4 Kg7 33.Rb1 Nf5 34.Red1 Nd4 35.h5 Kf6 36.Re1 Rce8 37.Rbd1 gxh5 38.Rd3 Rg8 39.Rh3 Rg5 40.Rh4 f3 41.Rf4+ Kg7 42.g3 h4 43.Rxh4 Rxg3+ 44.Kh1 Rg6 45.Rg1 Rxe6 46.Rxg6+ Rxg6 47.Qb7+ Kf6 48.Qf7+ Kg5 49.Qxh7 Nf5 50.Rh5+ Kf4 51.Bf1 Rg5 52.Rxg5 Kxg5 53.Qxa7 Qd4 54.Kg1 Qg4+ 55.Kh2 Qh4+ 56.Kg1 Qg4+ 57.Kh2 Qh4+ 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at TechM GCL 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B38) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 57 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.

After the contest, 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 355 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the TechM GCL 2024, round 3.3, on 6 October 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at TechM GCL 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B38). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (114 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.

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