Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016
Queen's Indian Defense (E17) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 82 moves · Round 11 · 27 October 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016
- Round11
- Date27 October 2016
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E17)
- Length82 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 66 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: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016, 2016).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016
In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E17) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 82 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 66 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016, round 11, on 27 October 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E17). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 82 moves (164 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.