Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020

Flank Openings (A01) · 1-0 (Vladislav Artemiev won) · 35 moves · Round 2.35 · 3 December 2020

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White
Vladislav Artemiev
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteVladislav Artemiev
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Vladislav Artemiev won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 2020
  • Round2.35
  • Date3 December 2020
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 13 of 75 between Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev in the Rama Chess database (2017–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 29–14 with 32 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).

The moves of Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020

1.b3 e5 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 Nf6 4.Bb5 e4 5.Ne2 a6 6.Bxc6 dxc6 7.O-O Bd6 8.Ng3 h5 9.Bxf6 Qxf6 10.Nc3 Qg6 11.Ngxe4 Be7 12.Kh1 Bf5 13.d3 O-O-O 14.Ng3 Bd7 15.Nge2 Kb8 16.Nf4 Qh6 17.d4 h4 18.Nd3 Bc8 19.Qf3 f6 20.a4 g5 21.b4 Bd6 22.b5 g4 23.Qe2 g3 24.h3 Qg5 25.bxa6 gxf2 26.axb7 Bxb7 27.Ne4 Qg6 28.Ndc5 f5 29.Rab1 Rdg8 30.Rxb7+ Kc8 31.Nxd6+ cxd6 32.Qxf2 dxc5 33.Rfb1 Kd8 34.Ra7 Qg3 35.Qxg3 1-0

Vladislav Artemiev and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Flank Openings (A01) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 35 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.

In the end, Vladislav Artemiev won with the white pieces. 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 Vladislav Artemiev?

In the 75 games between them in our database (2017 to 2025) Carlsen leads 29–14 with 32 draws. This game is number 13 of 75.

Where and when was Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 2.35, on 3 December 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladislav Artemiev (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Vladislav Artemiev won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 35 moves (69 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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