Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025

English Opening (A20) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 62 moves · Round 11 · 23 September 2025

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Magnus Carlsen
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Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
  • EventTitled Tue 23rd Sep 2025
  • Round11
  • Date23 September 2025
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 395 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 9th Sep 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Titled Tue 21st Oct 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025

1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 c6 4.d4 exd4 5.Qxd4 d5 6.Nf3 Na6 7.O-O Bc5 8.Qe5+ Qe7 9.cxd5 Qxe5 10.Nxe5 Nxd5 11.Nd3 Bb6 12.Bxd5 cxd5 13.Nc3 Be6 14.Na4 Bd8 15.Bf4 Be7 16.Rfc1 O-O 17.Be5 Rfc8 18.Nf4 Nb4 19.Nc3 Bg5 20.Bd6 Nc6 21.Rd1 Bxf4 22.Bxf4 d4 23.Nb5 Rd8 24.Rd2 Rd7 25.b3 Rad8 26.Rad1 a6 27.Na3 f6 28.h4 h6 29.h5 Bg4 30.Nc2 Bxh5 31.f3 d3 32.Rxd3 Rxd3 33.Rxd3 Rxd3 34.exd3 Bxf3 35.Kf2 Bd5 36.Ke3 g5 37.Bc7 Kf7 38.Nd4 Nxd4 39.Kxd4 Bc6 40.Ke3 Ke6 41.Bd8 Kf5 42.Kf2 Ke5 43.b4 f5 44.Ke3 f4+ 45.gxf4+ gxf4+ 46.Ke2 Kf5 47.a3 h5 48.Kf2 Kg4 49.Bb6 Kf5 50.Bd8 Bb5 51.Ke2 Kg4 52.Kf2 Bxd3 53.a4 h4 54.a5 Be4 55.Bb6 Bc6 56.Bc5 Kf5 57.Kg1 Ke4 58.Kf2 h3 59.Kg1 Kf3 60.Kh2 Bd7 61.Bd6 Ke3 62.Kg1 f3 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura met over the board in this marathon at Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A20), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 62 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.

When the dust settled, Hikaru Nakamura 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 395 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025, round 11, on 23 September 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 62 moves (124 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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