Carlsen's advantage grew. He still owns the better pieces, but he has also managed to completely destroy the enemy pawn chain. The  impression is that Black's position will collapse at any moment.
1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... b8c6  3. f1c4 No surprises so far by both players. Nakamura  sticks to his classical Black strategy, as Carlsen searches for a small  opening advantage. 3... f8c5  4. c2c3  4... g8f6  5. d2d3  5... e8g8  6. e1g1  6... d7d5  7. e4d5  7... f6d5  8. a2a4  8... c8g4  9. h2h3  9... g4h5  10. a4a5  10... d5f6  11. b2b4  11... c5d6  12. b1d2  12... a7a6  13. d2e4  13... f6e4  14. d3e4 The opening is over, and  White got his slight advantage. Albeit symmetrical, White's position is  more pleasant, thanks to his more harmonious development. Especially  impressive is his light-squared bishop, whereas the white knight also has  better perspectives on the kingside. 14... g8h8 A useful move. One idea is to get his bishop back in the game after f7-f6. 15. d1d3 Carlsen also  breaks the pin in order to release his knight. 15... d8e7  16. f1e1  16... c6d8  17. g2g3  17... d8e6  18. f3h4 The difference in the knight's strength becomes  obvious. 18... a8d8  19. h4f5  19... e7f6  20. g3g4  20... h5g6  21. d3f3  21... h7h6  22. g1g2 The king is defending the queen, just in case. It is extremely  important to have all the pieces defended, especially in blitz and rapid. 22... e6f4 The right idea, but not the optimal execution. 23. c1f4  23... e5f4  24. f5d6 A neat trade. Black is forced to weaken his  pawn structure. 24... c7d6 