Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 2.33 · 30 May 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackHikaru Nakamura
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventLindores Abbey Final 8 2020
- Round2.33
- Date30 May 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 147 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 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).
Next game: Nakamura vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020
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 Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 46 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, 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 147 of 408.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura played?
At the Lindores Abbey Final 8, round 2.33, on 30 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 Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.