Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 2018

Sicilian Defense (B72) · ½-½ (Draw) · 77 moves · Round 4.16 · 3 January 2018

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 2018
  • Round4.16
  • Date3 January 2018
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B72)
  • Length77 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 93 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, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2018).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2018).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 2018

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.Be2 Nc6 8.Qd2 O-O 9.O-O-O Ng4 10.Bxg4 Bxg4 11.f3 Be6 12.Kb1 Rc8 13.h4 Qa5 14.Nd5 Bxd5 15.Qxa5 Nxa5 16.exd5 Nc4 17.Bc1 Nb6 18.Nb3 a5 19.Nxa5 Rc5 20.Nb3 Rxd5 21.Rxd5 Nxd5 22.h5 Rc8 23.hxg6 hxg6 24.Bd2 b5 25.c3 f5 26.a3 Nb6 27.Bg5 e6 28.Rh4 Nc4 29.Nd4 Bxd4 30.Rxd4 Kf7 31.b3 Na5 32.Kb2 d5 33.Rb4 Rb8 34.a4 e5 35.Rxb5 Rxb5 36.axb5 Ke6 37.Ka3 f4 38.Kb4 Nb7 39.b6 Kf5 40.Bh4 g5 41.Be1 Ke6 42.Kb5 e4 43.Kc6 Na5+ 44.Kb5 Nb7 45.b4 Kd7 46.Ka6 Kc8 47.Ka7 Nd6 48.c4 dxc4 49.fxe4 g4 50.e5 Nb5+ 51.Ka8 Nc7+ 52.bxc7 f3 53.gxf3 gxf3 54.b5 Kxc7 55.Ka7 c3 56.b6+ Kd7 57.b7 c2 58.b8=Q c1=Q 59.Qd6+ Ke8 60.Qe6+ Kf8 61.Bb4+ Kg7 62.Qf6+ Kh7 63.Qe7+ Kg6 64.Bc5 Kf5 65.e6 Qa1+ 66.Kb7 Qb2+ 67.Kc8 Qc3 68.Kd7 Qd3+ 69.Ke8 Qd5 70.Kf7 Qe5 71.Bd6 Qh8 72.Bg3 Qh7+ 73.Ke8 Qg8+ 74.Qf8+ Qxf8+ 75.Kxf8 Kxe6 76.Bf2 Kd7 77.Kf7 Kc6 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Hikaru Nakamura at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B72) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 77 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.

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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 93 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, round 4.16, on 3 January 2018.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 in 2018.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B72). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 77 moves (154 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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