Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020
Indian Defenses (A45) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 26 moves · Round 2.18 · 3 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVladislav Artemiev
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 2020
- Round2.18
- Date3 December 2020
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
- Length26 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 17 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, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
The moves of Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020
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.
From Indian Defenses (A45) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 26 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 17 of 75.
Where and when was Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 2.18, 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 Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 26 moves (52 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.