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

Flank Openings (A01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 66 moves · Round 4.11 · 3 January 2018

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White
Hikaru Nakamura
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteHikaru Nakamura
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017 2018
  • Round4.11
  • Date3 January 2018
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 97 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 3m+2spm 2017, 2018).

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

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

1.b3 Nf6 2.Bb2 g6 3.Nf3 Bg7 4.e3 O-O 5.d4 c5 6.dxc5 Qa5+ 7.c3 Qc7 8.b4 b6 9.cxb6 axb6 10.c4 Bb7 11.Nbd2 Rd8 12.a3 Nc6 13.Rc1 d6 14.Qb3 Ne5 15.Be2 Bc6 16.O-O Ba4 17.Qa2 Ned7 18.Nd4 Rdc8 19.Nb1 Ne5 20.Nc3 Bd7 21.Nd5 Qd8 22.Qb3 h5 23.Nxf6+ Bxf6 24.Nb5 Be6 25.Nd4 Bd7 26.f4 Ng4 27.h3 Nh6 28.Bf3 Ba4 29.Qd3 Ra7 30.b5 Nf5 31.g4 hxg4 32.hxg4 Nxd4 33.Bxd4 e5 34.Bc3 exf4 35.exf4 Bxc3 36.Rxc3 Qf6 37.Bc6 Re7 38.Qd2 Re2 39.Qxe2 Qxc3 40.Rf3 Qd4+ 41.Kh2 Bd1 42.Qe3 Qxc4 43.Rg3 Kg7 44.Kg1 Rh8 45.g5 Rh4 46.Qc3+ Qxc3 47.Rxc3 Rxf4 48.Rd3 Ba4 49.Rxd6 Rg4+ 50.Bg2 Rxg5 51.Rxb6 Bxb5 52.Kf2 Bd7 53.Rb7 Be6 54.Ra7 Rc5 55.a4 Rc2+ 56.Kg3 Ra2 57.a5 Ra3+ 58.Kf2 g5 59.Bc6 g4 60.a6 Kf6 61.Ra8 Ke5 62.Bb7 Kf4 63.Rf8 g3+ 64.Ke2 f5 65.Rf6 Bc4+ 66.Kd2 Bxa6 0-1

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

The game opened with Flank Openings (A01), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 66 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 97 of 408.

Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, round 4.11, on 3 January 2018.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (132 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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