Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025

Sicilian Defense (B50) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 8 · 27 November 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
  • Event2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025
  • Round8
  • Date27 November 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B50)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 404 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.

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.c3 Nf6 4.Bd3 Nc6 5.h3 e5 6.Bc2 d5 7.d3 d4 8.Ba4 Bd6 9.Na3 O-O 10.Bxc6 bxc6 11.Nc4 Re8 12.O-O Bc7 13.cxd4 cxd4 14.Bg5 h6 15.Bh4 a5 16.Rc1 a4 17.Bg3 Nd7 18.Ne1 Qg5 19.Nf3 Qd8 20.Ne1 Qf6 21.Qd2 Qg6 22.Nf3 c5 23.Nh4 Qg5 24.Qe2 Nf8 25.Nf3 Qf6 26.Nh4 g5 27.Nf5 Bxf5 28.Qf3 Ng6 29.exf5 Ne7 30.Nd2 Qxf5 31.Rxc5 Qxf3 32.Nxf3 Bd6 33.Rb5 f6 34.Nxd4 Reb8 35.Re1 Kf7 36.Rxb8 Rxb8 37.Nf3 Rxb2 38.d4 Bb4 39.Re4 Nf5 40.dxe5 Nxg3 41.fxg3 a3 42.Kh2 Bc3 43.Re3 Rc2 44.exf6 Kxf6 45.g4 Bb4 46.Re4 Bd6+ 47.Kg1 Rxa2 48.Nd4 Bc5 49.Kh2 Rd2 50.Nb3 Bd6+ 51.Kg1 Rd3 52.Nd4 Rxd4 0-1

A full-length game in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B50) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 52 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.

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In the end, 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 404 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025, round 8, on 27 November 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Nov 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B50). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 52 moves (104 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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