Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin, Titled Tue 2nd Sep 2025

Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 46 moves · Round 8 · 2 September 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Dmitry Andreikin
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDmitry Andreikin
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 2nd Sep 2025
  • Round8
  • Date2 September 2025
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 30 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: Andreikin vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 26th Aug Late, 2025).

Next game: Andreikin vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin, Titled Tue 2nd Sep 2025

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.g3 Be7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.O-O dxc4 7.Qc2 a6 8.Rd1 b5 9.Ne5 Nd5 10.b3 cxb3 11.axb3 Bb7 12.Ba3 Nd7 13.Nc6 Bxc6 14.Qxc6 N7b6 15.Bxe7 Qxe7 16.Nd2 Ra7 17.Ne4 Rd8 18.e3 h6 19.h4 Nb4 20.Qc5 Qxc5 21.Nxc5 a5 22.Rdc1 c6 23.Ra3 Kf8 24.g4 Ke7 25.Kh2 Rda8 26.Kg3 Kd6 27.f4 a4 28.bxa4 Nxa4 29.Ne4+ Ke7 30.Rb3 Nd5 31.Rxc6 b4 32.f5 Ra6 33.Rc2 R8a7 34.Nc5 Nxc5 35.Rxc5 Ra3 36.Bxd5 exd5 37.Rxb4 Rxe3+ 38.Kf2 Rh3 39.Rxd5 Ra2+ 40.Kg1 Rg3+ 41.Kf1 Rxg4 42.Rb7+ Kf6 43.Rb6+ Ke7 44.Rb7+ Kf6 45.Rb6+ Ke7 46.Rb7+ 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Dmitry Andreikin at Titled Tue 2nd Sep 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Catalan Opening (E06) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 46 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.

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 30 of 34.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin played?

At the Titled Tue 2nd Sep 2025, round 8, on 2 September 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Dmitry Andreikin (Black), at Titled Tue 2nd Sep 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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