Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016
Modern Defense (B06) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 20 · 27 October 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016
- Round20
- Date27 October 2016
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 74 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, 1-0 (chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016, 2016).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016, 2016).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 20. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 27 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, 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 74 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016, round 20, 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 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (53 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.