Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014
Slav Defense (D10) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 7.2 · 3 September 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014
- Round7.2
- Date3 September 2014
- OpeningSlav Defense (D10)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 45 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, ½-½ (2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (3rd Norway Blitz 2015, 2015).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Slav Defense (D10) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 45 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, round 7.2, on 3 September 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (103 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.