Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018
Caro-Kann Defense (B11) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 4.23 · 3 January 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018
- Round4.23
- Date3 January 2018
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B11)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 89 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, ½-½ (9th London Classic 2017, 2017).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2018).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018
In this encounter Hikaru Nakamura had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Caro-Kann Defense (B11) the players entered 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 89 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 4.23, on 3 January 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B11). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.