Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018
Réti Opening (A07) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 30 moves · Round 4.18 · 3 January 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018
- Round4.18
- Date3 January 2018
- OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
- Length30 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 92 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 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2018).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2018).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 2018
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Réti Opening (A07), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 30 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 92 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 4.18, on 3 January 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (59 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.