Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, chess.com Speed 2020

Caro-Kann Defense (B18) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 2.13 · 3 December 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Vladislav Artemiev
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 2020
  • Round2.13
  • Date3 December 2020
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B18)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 20 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: Artemiev vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).

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

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

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Bf5 5.Ng3 Bg6 6.Nh3 Nf6 7.Nf4 e5 8.dxe5 Qa5+ 9.c3 Qxe5+ 10.Qe2 Nbd7 11.Nxg6 hxg6 12.Bf4 Qxe2+ 13.Bxe2 Nd5 14.Bd2 O-O-O 15.O-O-O f5 16.Bg5 Be7 17.Bxe7 Nxe7 18.Bc4 Ne5 19.Rxd8+ Kxd8 20.Be2 Nd5 21.h3 Ke7 22.Rd1 f4 23.Ne4 f3 24.Bxf3 Nxf3 25.gxf3 Rxh3 26.Re1 Kd7 27.Nc5+ Kc7 28.Ne6+ Kd6 29.Ng5 Rh2 30.Ne4+ Kc7 31.Rg1 Rh6 32.Kd2 b6 33.c4 Ne7 34.Ke3 Rh5 35.b4 a5 36.a3 axb4 37.axb4 b5 38.Kd4 bxc4 39.Kxc4 Rf5 40.Ra1 Nc8 41.Rg1 Ne7 42.Ra1 Kb6 43.Nc5 Rf4+ 44.Kb3 Rxf3+ 45.Kc4 Rf4+ 46.Kb3 Rf3+ 47.Kc4 Nc8 48.Ra6+ Kc7 49.Ne6+ Kb7 50.Nc5+ Kc7 51.Ne6+ Kb7 52.Nc5+ Kc7 1/2-1/2

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

From Caro-Kann Defense (B18) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 52 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 Vladislav Artemiev. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 20 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 2.13, on 3 December 2020.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B18). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 52 moves (104 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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