Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 19th Aug Late 2025

Scandinavian Defense (B01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 66 moves · Round 8 · 19 August 2025

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Hikaru Nakamura
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 19th Aug Late 2025
  • Round8
  • Date19 August 2025
  • OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 392 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: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (Titled Tue 12th Aug Late, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (Titled Tue 19th Aug Early, 2025).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 19th Aug Late 2025

1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qa5 4.d4 c6 5.Bd2 Bf5 6.Bc4 e6 7.Nf3 Nd7 8.Qe2 Ngf6 9.d5 cxd5 10.Nxd5 Qc5 11.Nxf6+ gxf6 12.Be3 Qa5+ 13.c3 a6 14.Rd1 Be7 15.O-O Rg8 16.Bf4 Bg4 17.Qe4 O-O-O 18.b4 Qa4 19.Bg3 Nb6 20.Qf4 e5 21.Nxe5 Rxd1 22.Nxg4 Bd6 23.Qf5+ Kb8 24.Bb3 Rxf1+ 25.Kxf1 Qc6 26.Nxf6 Rd8 27.Ne4 Bxg3 28.hxg3 Ka7 29.Kg1 Nd5 30.Qe5 f6 31.Qd4+ Qb6 32.Nc5 Ne7 33.Qe4 Ng6 34.Bd5 f5 35.Qe6 Qxe6 36.Bxe6 Rd1+ 37.Kh2 Rd2 38.f3 Ne7 39.a4 Rc2 40.c4 Rb2 41.b5 a5 42.Nd7 Rb4 43.b6+ Ka8 44.Nc5 Rxb6 45.Bd7 Rd6 46.Bb5 Kb8 47.Nd7+ Kc7 48.Ne5 Nc6 49.Nf7 Rf6 50.Ng5 h6 51.Nh3 Nd4 52.Nf4 Kd6 53.Be8 Rf8 54.Bg6 Rc8 55.Bf7 Nb3 56.Be6 Rf8 57.Bd5 Nc5 58.Ng6 Rb8 59.Nh4 Ke5 60.f4+ Kf6 61.Nf3 Nxa4 62.g4 fxg4 63.Ne5 Nc5 64.Nxg4+ Kg7 65.f5 Rf8 66.f6+ Rxf6 0-1

Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Titled Tue 19th Aug Late in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Scandinavian Defense (B01) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 66 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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 392 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 19th Aug Late, round 8, on 19 August 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 19th Aug Late in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (132 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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