Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016

Ruy Lopez (C67) · 1-0 (Hikaru Nakamura won) · 54 moves · Round 15 · 27 October 2016

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Hikaru Nakamura
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Hikaru Nakamura won
  • Eventchess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016
  • Round15
  • Date27 October 2016
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 70 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, ½-½ (chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016, 2016).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1 Nd6 6.Nxe5 Be7 7.Bf1 O-O 8.Nc3 Nxe5 9.Rxe5 Ne8 10.Nd5 Bd6 11.Re1 c6 12.Ne3 Bc7 13.Nf5 d5 14.Ne7+ Kh8 15.Nxc8 Rxc8 16.g3 Nd6 17.Bh3 f5 18.d3 Qd7 19.Qh5 Rce8 20.Bf4 g6 21.Qf3 Nf7 22.Bd2 Rxe1+ 23.Rxe1 Re8 24.Qd1 Kg8 25.a4 a6 26.a5 Qd8 27.b4 Rxe1+ 28.Qxe1 Ne5 29.Qe2 d4 30.Bg2 Qd7 31.Bf4 Nf7 32.Bd2 Nd8 33.c4 dxc3 34.Bxc3 Ne6 35.d4 Bd8 36.d5 cxd5 37.Qe5 d4 38.Bd5 Kf7 39.Bxd4 Be7 40.Qg7+ Ke8 41.Qg8+ Nf8 42.Qf7+ Kd8 43.Bb6+ Kc8 44.Bb3 Bd6 45.Qc4+ Qc6 46.Qd4 Bc7 47.Qg7 Bxb6 48.axb6 Qc1+ 49.Kg2 Qc6+ 50.Kh3 Qd6 51.Bd5 Nd7 52.Qg8+ Nf8 53.Qf7 Nd7 54.Qe8+ 1-0

A full-length game in which Hikaru Nakamura was paired against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 15. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C67) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, Hikaru Nakamura 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 70 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Blitz Final 3m+2spm 2016, round 15, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Hikaru Nakamura won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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