Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin, Titled Tue 8th Aug Early 2023

Réti Opening (A04) · ½-½ (Draw) · 89 moves · Round 11 · 8 August 2023

♔
White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Dmitry Andreikin
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDmitry Andreikin
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 8th Aug Early 2023
  • Round11
  • Date8 August 2023
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A04)
  • Length89 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 19 of 34 between Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin in the Rama Chess database (2003–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–7 with 12 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Andreikin, ½-½ (Titled Tue 1st Aug Early, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Andreikin, 0-1 (Titled Tue 12th Sep Late, 2023).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin, Titled Tue 8th Aug Early 2023

1.Nf3 b5 2.e4 Bb7 3.Bxb5 Bxe4 4.d4 c6 5.Bd3 Bxf3 6.Qxf3 Nf6 7.c4 e6 8.Nc3 d5 9.O-O Bd6 10.cxd5 cxd5 11.Nb5 O-O 12.Nxd6 Qxd6 13.Bf4 Qb6 14.Qe3 Nc6 15.Bd6 Rfc8 16.Bc5 Qb7 17.b4 a6 18.a3 Nd7 19.Rab1 g6 20.Rfc1 Nxc5 21.dxc5 Qb8 22.Qd2 Qe5 23.a4 Qd4 24.Qe3 Qxe3 25.fxe3 Ne5 26.Be2 Kf8 27.Kf1 Ke7 28.b5 axb5 29.axb5 Nd7 30.c6 Nb6 31.Rb4 f5 32.g4 Kd6 33.gxf5 gxf5 34.Rh4 Rc7 35.Bd3 Ra3 36.Ke2 Rg7 37.Rh6 Rg2+ 38.Kf3 Raa2 39.Rf1 Rxh2 40.Rxh2 Rxh2 41.Rg1 Rh3+ 42.Ke2 Rh2+ 43.Ke1 Rh3 44.Kd2 Rh2+ 45.Kc3 Rh3 46.Kb4 Rxe3 47.Ka5 Nc8 48.Rg8 Kc7 49.Bc2 Rc3 50.Bd1 Rc1 51.Bh5 Ra1+ 52.Kb4 Rb1+ 53.Kc5 Rc1+ 54.Kd4 Nd6 55.Rg7+ Kb6 56.Ke5 Nxb5 57.Kxe6 Rxc6+ 58.Kxf5 d4 59.Rxh7 Rc5+ 60.Ke4 Rc3 61.Bg6 Kc5 62.Rh8 Re3+ 63.Kf4 Nc3 64.Rc8+ Kb4 65.Rd8 Ne2+ 66.Kg5 Kc3 67.Rc8+ Kd2 68.Rd8 Rg3+ 69.Kf6 Ke3 70.Re8+ Kd2 71.Rd8 Re3 72.Ra8 Rf3+ 73.Ke5 Re3+ 74.Kf6 Nc3 75.Rd8 Ne4+ 76.Ke5 Nc3+ 77.Kxd4 Ne2+ 78.Kc5+ Ke1 79.Rh8 Rc3+ 80.Kd5 Rg3 81.Bf5 Rg5 82.Ke5 Ng3 83.Kf4 Rxf5+ 84.Kxg3 Ra5 85.Rh1+ Ke2 86.Rh2+ Ke3 87.Rg2 Rg5+ 88.Kh2 Rxg2+ 89.Kxg2 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Dmitry Andreikin at Titled Tue 8th Aug Early in 2023. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A04) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 89 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin. 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 Dmitry Andreikin?

In the 34 games between them in our database (2003 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–7 with 12 draws. This game is number 19 of 34.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin played?

At the Titled Tue 8th Aug Early, round 11, on 8 August 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Dmitry Andreikin (Black), at Titled Tue 8th Aug Early in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A04). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 89 moves (177 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?

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