Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016
Réti Opening (A07) · 0-1 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 51 moves · Round 8 · 27 October 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result0-1 · Hikaru Nakamura won
- Eventchess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016
- Round8
- Date27 October 2016
- OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
- Length51 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 64 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, 0-1 (chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016, 2016).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016, 2016).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Réti Opening (A07), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 51 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Hikaru Nakamura won with the black 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 64 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016, round 8, on 27 October 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at chess.com Blitz Final 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Hikaru Nakamura won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 51 moves (102 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.