Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025
Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 11 · 9 September 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 9th Sep 2025
- Round11
- Date9 September 2025
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 394 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 19th Aug Early, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 0-1 (Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Indian Defenses (A45) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 41 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.
When the dust settled, 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 394 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025, round 11, on 9 September 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.