Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Masters Final 2016

Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 32 moves · Round 6.2 · 19 July 2016

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event9th Masters Final 2016
  • Round6.2
  • Date19 July 2016
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 57 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, 0-1 (9th Masters Final 2016, 2016).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Masters Final 2016

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.Qc2 c6 7.O-O b6 8.Rd1 Bb7 9.b3 Nbd7 10.Nc3 Rc8 11.e4 c5 12.dxc5 dxc4 13.b4 a5 14.a3 axb4 15.axb4 bxc5 16.b5 Qc7 17.Bf4 e5 18.Bg5 Nb6 19.Nd2 Rfd8 20.Bxf6 Bxf6 21.Nd5 Bxd5 22.exd5 e4 23.Rab1 Rxd5 24.Nxc4 Rd4 25.Nxb6 Qxb6 26.Bxe4 Rxd1+ 27.Rxd1 Qxb5 28.Bxh7+ Kf8 29.Bf5 Rd8 30.Rxd8+ Bxd8 31.Qd3 Qxd3 32.Bxd3 Bf6 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 9th Masters Final 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Catalan Opening (E06), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Lasting 32 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. 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 57 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 9th Masters Final 2016, round 6.2, on 19 July 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 9th Masters Final 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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