Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2018

Flank Openings (A01) · ½-½ (Draw) · 70 moves · Round 12.1 · 29 December 2018

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

Game summary

  • WhiteVladislav Artemiev
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWorld Blitz 2018
  • Round12.1
  • Date29 December 2018
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length70 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 3 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 (World Blitz 2017, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, 1-0 (World Blitz 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2018

1.b3 g6 2.Bb2 Nf6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 O-O 5.Nf3 c5 6.c4 d6 7.O-O e5 8.d3 Nc6 9.Nc3 Ne8 10.Nd2 Nc7 11.a3 a5 12.e3 Rb8 13.Nd5 b5 14.Qc2 Be6 15.Rae1 f5 16.f4 bxc4 17.dxc4 e4 18.Bxg7 Kxg7 19.Nc3 Ne8 20.g4 h6 21.gxf5 gxf5 22.Ndxe4 fxe4 23.Nxe4 Ne7 24.Rd1 Qc7 25.Ng3 Nf5 26.Nxf5+ Bxf5 27.e4 Bh7 28.Qc3+ Kg8 29.e5 dxe5 30.fxe5 Ng7 31.Bd5+ Kh8 32.e6 Qe7 33.Rf7 Rxf7 34.exf7 Rf8 35.Re1 Qg5+ 36.Kh1 Bg6 37.Rg1 Qf5 38.Qe3 Kh7 39.Qe7 Rxf7 40.Bxf7 Qf3+ 41.Rg2 Bxf7 42.h4 Bg6 43.Kh2 Qf4+ 44.Kg1 Qd4+ 45.Kh2 Qf4+ 46.Kg1 Qd4+ 47.Kh2 Bf5 48.Rg3 Bg4 49.Rg2 h5 50.Qg5 Qd6+ 51.Kg1 Ne6 52.Qf6 Qd4+ 53.Qxd4 Nxd4 54.Rb2 Bd1 55.b4 cxb4 56.axb4 a4 57.b5 Bb3 58.b6 a3 59.Rb1 a2 60.Ra1 Bxc4 61.b7 Nc6 62.Kf2 Kg6 63.Ke3 Kf5 64.Kd2 Ke5 65.Kc3 Kd5 66.Kb2 Kc5 67.Rg1 Kb6 68.Rc1 Kb5 69.Rg1 Kb6 70.Rc1 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Vladislav Artemiev had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Flank Openings (A01), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 70 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, the game was drawn between Vladislav Artemiev and Magnus Carlsen. 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 3 of 75.

Where and when was Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Blitz 2018, round 12.1, on 29 December 2018.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladislav Artemiev (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2018 in 2018.

What opening was played?

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

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Vladislav Artemiev and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 70 moves (139 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?

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