Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Esports World Cup 2025
Slav Defense (D06) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 2.1.1 · 31 July 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventEsports World Cup 2025
- Round2.1.1
- Date31 July 2025
- OpeningSlav Defense (D06)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 387 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, 0-1 (Esports World Cup 2025, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (Esports World Cup 2025, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Esports World Cup 2025
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D06), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 48 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, Magnus Carlsen 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 387 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Esports World Cup 2025, round 2.1.1, on 31 July 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D06). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.