Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016
Alekhine's Defense (B04) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 22 · 27 October 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016
- Round22
- Date27 October 2016
- OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B04)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 76 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
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 22. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Alekhine's Defense (B04), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 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.
After the contest, 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 76 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016, round 22, 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 Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B04). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.