Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021

Indian Defenses (A46) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 7 · 21 April 2021

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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
  • EventDM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021
  • Round7
  • Date21 April 2021
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A46)
  • Length36 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 37 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 (DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, 1-0 (DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, 2021).

The moves of Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 h6 4.Bh4 c5 5.e3 cxd4 6.exd4 Be7 7.Nbd2 b6 8.c3 Bb7 9.Bd3 d6 10.O-O Nbd7 11.Re1 O-O 12.a4 a6 13.Qe2 Nh5 14.Bxe7 Qxe7 15.Be4 Bxe4 16.Qxe4 Nhf6 17.Qf4 b5 18.Ne4 Nxe4 19.Qxe4 Nf6 20.Qd3 Qb7 21.axb5 axb5 22.Nd2 Ra4 23.b3 Rxa1 24.Rxa1 Ra8 25.Rxa8+ Qxa8 26.Nf1 Nd5 27.g3 Qa5 28.c4 bxc4 29.bxc4 Qc3 30.Qxc3 Nxc3 31.Kg2 Ne2 32.d5 exd5 33.cxd5 Nc3 34.Ne3 Kf8 35.Nf5 Nxd5 36.Nxd6 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Vladislav Artemiev had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Indian Defenses (A46), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 36 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

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 37 of 75.

Where and when was Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, round 7, on 21 April 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladislav Artemiev (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A46). 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 36 moves (71 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.

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