Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 13th Norway Chess 2025
Four Knights Game (C49) · ½-½ (Draw) · 21 moves · Round 7.2 · 2 June 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event13th Norway Chess 2025
- Round7.2
- Date2 June 2025
- OpeningFour Knights Game (C49)
- Length21 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 381 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, 1-0 (13th Norway Armageddon, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (13th Norway Armageddon, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 13th Norway Chess 2025
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at 13th Norway Chess 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Four Knights Game (C49), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 21 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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In the end, 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 381 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the 13th Norway Chess 2025, round 7.2, on 2 June 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at 13th Norway Chess 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C49). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 21 moves (41 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.