Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 15th Oct Late 2024

Sicilian Defense (B40) · ½-½ (Draw) · 97 moves · Round 11 · 15 October 2024

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 15th Oct Late 2024
  • Round11
  • Date15 October 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length97 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 357 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, ½-½ (TechM GCL 2024, 2024).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 29th Oct Early, 2024).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 15th Oct Late 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.c3 d5 4.exd5 exd5 5.d4 Nc6 6.Bb5 Nf6 7.O-O Be7 8.dxc5 Bxc5 9.Re1+ Be6 10.Be3 Bxe3 11.Rxe3 O-O 12.Nd4 Qb6 13.Bxc6 bxc6 14.b4 c5 15.bxc5 Qxc5 16.Nd2 Bd7 17.h3 h6 18.Qf3 a5 19.a4 Rfe8 20.Rd3 Rac8 21.N4b3 Qc7 22.Qg3 Qb6 23.Qf4 Ne4 24.Qf3 Re5 25.c4 Rf5 26.Qe3 Qxe3 27.fxe3 Nxd2 28.Nxd2 Be6 29.cxd5 Rxd5 30.Rxd5 Bxd5 31.Ra3 Rc2 32.Rd3 Bc6 33.Rd4 Ra2 34.e4 Bxa4 35.Nc4 Bb3 36.Nb6 a4 37.Rb4 f6 38.Nd5 Kf7 39.Nc3 Ra3 40.Kf2 Bc2 41.Rc4 Bb3 42.Rb4 Ke6 43.Ke3 Ra1 44.Rb7 Rc1 45.Ne2 Ra1 46.Rxg7 Kd6 47.Nd4 Bc4 48.Ra7 a3 49.Nc2 Ra2 50.Nxa3 Ke6 51.g4 Bf1 52.h4 Bh3 53.Kf4 Bf1 54.Nb5 Rxa7 55.Nxa7 Kf7 56.Nc6 Be2 57.Nd4 Bd1 58.Nf5 Kg6 59.h5+ Kh7 60.Ne3 Be2 61.Kf5 Kg7 62.Nd5 Ba6 63.Ne3 Bc8+ 64.Kf4 Ba6 65.Nf5+ Kh7 66.Nd4 Bc8 67.Nc2 Kg7 68.Ne3 Be6 69.Kf3 Bc8 70.Nf5+ Kh7 71.Ke3 Ba6 72.Kd4 Be2 73.Ne3 Bf3 74.e5 fxe5+ 75.Kxe5 Bd1 76.Kf4 Be2 77.Nf5 Bd1 78.Ng3 Bc2 79.Ne4 Bd1 80.Nf2 Bc2 81.Nh1 Kg7 82.Ng3 Bd1 83.Ne4 Bc2 84.Nd6 Bd1 85.Nb5 Kh7 86.Nd4 Kg7 87.Kf5 Ba4 88.Ne6+ Kh7 89.Nf8+ Kg7 90.Ne6+ Kh7 91.Nc5 Bd1 92.Nb7 Bc2+ 93.Kf4 Bd1 94.Nd6 Kg7 95.Nf5+ Kh7 96.Ng3 Kg7 97.Nf5+ Kh7 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 15th Oct Late in 2024. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B40) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 97 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. 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 357 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 15th Oct Late, round 11, on 15 October 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 15th Oct Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 97 moves (194 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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