Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, 13th Norway Armageddon 2025
Grünfeld Defense (D78) · 1-0 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 44 moves · Round 2.2 · 27 May 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Hikaru Nakamura won
- Event13th Norway Armageddon 2025
- Round2.2
- Date27 May 2025
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D78)
- Length44 moves
- Type of eventArmageddon
This is game 380 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 (13th Norway Chess 2025, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (13th Norway Chess 2025, 2025).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, 13th Norway Armageddon 2025
Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 13th Norway Armageddon in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Grünfeld Defense (D78) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 44 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, Hikaru Nakamura won with the white pieces. 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 380 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 13th Norway Armageddon, round 2.2, on 27 May 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 13th Norway Armageddon in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D78). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Hikaru Nakamura won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.