Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020

Italian Game (C53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 43 moves · Round 2.24 · 29 May 2020

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Hikaru Nakamura
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackHikaru Nakamura
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventLindores Abbey Final 8 2020
  • Round2.24
  • Date29 May 2020
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 145 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 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).

Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3 d6 6.O-O h6 7.Re1 O-O 8.Nbd2 a5 9.Nf1 Be6 10.Bb5 Ne7 11.d4 exd4 12.cxd4 Bb6 13.Ng3 d5 14.e5 Ne4 15.Be3 Nf5 16.Nxf5 Bxf5 17.Nd2 Nxd2 18.Qxd2 a4 19.b4 axb3 20.axb3 c6 21.Be2 Qe7 22.h3 Ra3 23.b4 Rfa8 24.Rxa3 Rxa3 25.Rc1 Rb3 26.b5 Qb4 27.Qd1 Rb1 28.Rxb1 Qxb1 29.Qxb1 Bxb1 30.bxc6 bxc6 31.Bd1 Bd3 32.f4 f6 33.Kf2 Kf7 34.Ba4 fxe5 35.fxe5 Bb5 36.Bc2 Ba5 37.g4 Bc3 38.Bf5 c5 39.e6+ Kf6 40.dxc5 g6 41.Bc2 g5 42.Bf5 d4 43.Bc1 Bb4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Hikaru Nakamura at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Italian Game (C53) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 43 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. 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 145 of 408.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?

At the Lindores Abbey Final 8, round 2.24, on 29 May 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Hikaru Nakamura (Black), at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (86 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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