Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020
Ruy Lopez (C88) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 2.34 · 30 May 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteHikaru Nakamura
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLindores Abbey Final 8 2020
- Round2.34
- Date30 May 2020
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 148 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 (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nakamura, ½-½ (Lindores Abbey Final 8, 2020).
The moves of Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Final 8 2020
Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C88) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 36 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, the game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen. 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 148 of 408.
Where and when was Hikaru Nakamura vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Lindores Abbey Final 8, round 2.34, on 30 May 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Hikaru Nakamura (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Lindores Abbey Final 8 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Hikaru Nakamura and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (71 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.