Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016

Vienna Game (C28) · ½-½ (Draw) · 106 moves · Round 25 · 27 October 2016

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016
  • Round25
  • Date27 October 2016
  • OpeningVienna Game (C28)
  • Length106 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 79 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 1m+1spm 2016, 2016).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Blitz 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Na5 5.Nge2 Nxc4 6.dxc4 Be7 7.O-O O-O 8.Qd3 d6 9.Be3 c6 10.f3 Be6 11.Rfd1 Qc7 12.b3 Rfd8 13.Bg5 h6 14.Bxf6 Bxf6 15.Kh1 a6 16.a4 a5 17.Qe3 Bg5 18.Qf2 Qe7 19.Ng3 Bh4 20.Rd3 g6 21.Rad1 Rd7 22.Qd2 Bg5 23.Qf2 h5 24.Nge2 h4 25.f4 exf4 26.Nxf4 Qf6 27.Rf1 Bxf4 28.Qxf4 Qxf4 29.Rxf4 g5 30.Rf1 Kg7 31.Kg1 Re8 32.Re3 f6 33.Rd1 Red8 34.Kf2 Bf7 35.Rd2 Kf8 36.Ne2 Bg6 37.Nd4 Re7 38.Nf5 Re6 39.Nd4 Re5 40.c5 Ke7 41.Nf5+ Bxf5 42.exf5 Rxe3 43.Kxe3 dxc5 44.Rxd8 Kxd8 45.c4 Ke7 46.g4 Kd6 47.Ke4 Kc7 48.Ke3 Kd7 49.Kd3 Kd6 50.Ke4 Ke7 51.Kf3 Kd8 52.Ke3 Kc8 53.Kd3 Kb8 54.Ke3 Ka7 55.Kd3 Kb8 56.Ke3 Kc8 57.Kd3 Kd8 58.Ke3 Ke7 59.h3 Kf7 60.Kd3 Kg7 61.Ke3 Kh8 62.Kd3 Kg7 63.Ke3 Kf8 64.Kd3 Kf7 65.Ke3 Kg7 66.Kd3 Kg8 67.Ke3 Kf7 68.Ke4 Ke7 69.Ke3 Kd8 70.Ke4 Kc7 71.Ke3 Kb8 72.Ke4 Ka7 73.Ke3 Ka8 74.Ke4 Ka7 75.Ke3 Kb6 76.Ke4 Kc7 77.Ke3 b6 78.Kd3 Kd7 79.Ke3 Ke7 80.Kd3 Kf7 81.Ke3 Kg7 82.Kf3 Kh7 83.Ke3 Kh8 84.Kd3 Kg8 85.Ke3 Kf8 86.Kd3 Ke8 87.Ke3 Kd8 88.Kd3 Kc8 89.Ke3 Kb8 90.Kd3 Ka8 91.Ke3 Ka7 92.Kd3 Ka6 93.Ke3 Kb7 94.Kd3 Kc7 95.Ke3 Kd6 96.Ke4 Ke7 97.Ke3 Kf7 98.Kd3 Ke8 99.Ke3 Kd7 100.Kd3 Kd6 101.Ke4 Kc7 102.Ke3 b5 103.Kd3 Kb6 104.Ke4 bxa4 105.bxa4 Kc7 106.Kd3 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 25. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Vienna Game (C28), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 106 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.

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, the game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. 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 79 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Blitz Final 1m+1spm 2016, round 25, 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 1m+1spm 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Vienna Game (ECO code C28). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 106 moves (211 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?

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