Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin, 8th Tal Mem Blitz 2013
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 56 moves · Round 1 · 12 June 2013
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDmitry Andreikin
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event8th Tal Mem Blitz 2013
- Round1
- Date12 June 2013
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length56 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 6 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 (World Blitz Final, 2012).
Next game: Andreikin vs Carlsen, ½-½ (8th Tal Memorial, 2013).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin, 8th Tal Mem Blitz 2013
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Dmitry Andreikin at 8th Tal Mem Blitz in 2013. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E15) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 56 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.
When the dust settled, 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 6 of 34.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Dmitry Andreikin played?
At the 8th Tal Mem Blitz, round 1, on 12 June 2013.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Dmitry Andreikin (Black), at 8th Tal Mem Blitz in 2013.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). 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 56 moves (112 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.