Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020

English Opening (A30) · 1-0 (Vladislav Artemiev won) · 28 moves · Round 2.14 · 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
  • Round2.14
  • Date3 December 2020
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A30)
  • Length28 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 28 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, 0-1 (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

1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 Nf6 3.g3 b6 4.Bg2 Bb7 5.O-O e6 6.Nc3 Be7 7.Re1 d6 8.e4 a6 9.d4 cxd4 10.Nxd4 Qc7 11.Be3 Nbd7 12.Rc1 O-O 13.f4 Rac8 14.g4 Nc5 15.Bf2 h6 16.b4 Ncd7 17.g5 hxg5 18.fxg5 Ne8 19.g6 Ne5 20.gxf7+ Rxf7 21.Bh3 Rf6 22.Nxe6 Qxc4 23.Nd5 Rg6+ 24.Bg3 Qxc1 25.Nxe7+ Kf7 26.Nxg6 Qxd1 27.Nxe5+ dxe5 28.Rxd1 1-0

This middlegame battle sees Vladislav Artemiev take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A30) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 28 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, Vladislav Artemiev won with the white pieces. 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 28 of 75.

Where and when was Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 2.14, 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 English Opening (ECO code A30). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Vladislav Artemiev won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 28 moves (55 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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