Magnus Carlsen vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov, World Blitz 2022
Ruy Lopez (C77) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 21.1 · 30 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackNodirbek Abdusattorov
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2022
- Round21.1
- Date30 December 2022
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C77)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 7 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 (World Rapid 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Abdusattorov, 0-1 (85th Tata Steel Masters, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov, World Blitz 2022
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Nodirbek Abdusattorov at World Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C77) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 38 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 7 of 38.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov played?
At the World Blitz 2022, round 21.1, on 30 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Black), at World Blitz 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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.