Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Magnus Carlsen, Esports World Cup D 2025

Scotch Game (C45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 1.2 · 29 July 2025

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White
Nodirbek Abdusattorov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteNodirbek Abdusattorov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventEsports World Cup D 2025
  • Round1.2
  • Date29 July 2025
  • OpeningScotch Game (C45)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 33 of 38 between Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Rama Chess database (2019–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 16–5 with 17 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Abdusattorov, 1-0 (Esports World Cup D 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Abdusattorov, ½-½ (World Blitz Final KO 2025, 2025).

The moves of Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Magnus Carlsen, Esports World Cup D 2025

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nxc6 bxc6 6.e5 Qe7 7.Qe2 Nd5 8.Nd2 a5 9.g3 g6 10.Bg2 Bg7 11.c4 Ba6 12.O-O O-O 13.Nf3 Nb6 14.b3 d5 15.Re1 Rfe8 16.Bg5 f6 17.Bf4 fxe5 18.Bxe5 Nd7 19.Bxg7 Qxe2 20.Rxe2 Rxe2 21.Bc3 Bb7 22.Nd4 Re7 23.a4 Nc5 24.cxd5 cxd5 25.Rc1 Nd3 26.Rd1 Nb4 27.Bxb4 axb4 28.Nc2 c5 29.Ne3 Rd8 30.a5 Kg7 31.Rc1 Rc7 32.a6 Bxa6 33.Nxd5 Rcd7 34.Rxc5 Bb7 35.Ne3 Rd1+ 36.Bf1 Ba6 37.Rc7+ Kg8 38.Kg2 Bxf1+ 39.Nxf1 Rb1 40.Rb7 Rxb3 41.Ne3 h5 42.h4 Rd2 43.Nc4 Re2 44.Kf1 Re6 45.Kg2 Re2 46.Kf1 Re6 47.Kg2 Re2 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Nodirbek Abdusattorov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Esports World Cup D 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Scotch Game (C45) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 47 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.

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

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Nodirbek Abdusattorov?

In the 38 games between them in our database (2019 to 2025) Carlsen leads 16–5 with 17 draws. This game is number 33 of 38.

Where and when was Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Esports World Cup D 2025, round 1.2, on 29 July 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Nodirbek Abdusattorov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Esports World Cup D 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C45). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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