Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021

English Opening (A25) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 8 · 21 April 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vladislav Artemiev
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventDM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021
  • Round8
  • Date21 April 2021
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A25)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 38 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, ½-½ (DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, 2021).

Next game: Artemiev vs Carlsen, ½-½ (DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, 2021).

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

1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nc6 3.Bg2 g6 4.Nc3 Bg7 5.e3 Nf6 6.Nge2 O-O 7.O-O d6 8.d3 Be6 9.Nd5 Qd7 10.Nxf6+ Bxf6 11.Nc3 Bg7 12.Rb1 Bh3 13.b4 Bxg2 14.Kxg2 f5 15.b5 Nd8 16.d4 exd4 17.exd4 Ne6 18.Ne2 a6 19.b6 d5 20.Ba3 Rf7 21.Qb3 c6 22.cxd5 cxd5 23.Bc1 Re8 24.Nf4 Nxd4 25.Qxd5 Re5 26.Qxd7 Rxd7 27.Rd1 Re8 28.Ba3 Red8 29.Rbc1 Nc6 30.Rxd7 Rxd7 31.Ne6 Bd4 32.Rd1 Kf7 33.Nc5 Rd5 34.Nxb7 Ke6 35.Rc1 Kd7 36.Nc5+ Bxc5 37.Bxc5 Rd2 38.a4 Ra2 39.Rd1+ Kc8 40.Rd6 Nd8 41.Rf6 Rxa4 42.Rf8 Kd7 43.Rh8 Nb7 44.Rxh7+ Kc6 45.Be3 Nd6 46.Rg7 Rb4 47.Rxg6 Kd5 48.h4 Nc4 49.h5 Rb2 50.Bf4 Nxb6 51.h6 Nd7 52.h7 Rb8 53.Bxb8 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev met over the board in this full-length game at DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A25), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 53 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 38 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, round 8, on 21 April 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A25). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (105 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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