Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021

Bishop's Opening (C24) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 9 · 21 April 2021

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White
Vladislav Artemiev
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVladislav Artemiev
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventDM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021
  • Round9
  • Date21 April 2021
  • OpeningBishop's Opening (C24)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 39 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).

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

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nf6 3.d3 c6 4.Nf3 d5 5.Bb3 Bb4+ 6.c3 Bd6 7.O-O O-O 8.Re1 dxe4 9.dxe4 Qe7 10.Nbd2 Nbd7 11.Nf1 Nc5 12.Bc2 Bc7 13.Qe2 Rd8 14.b4 Ne6 15.Bb3 a5 16.a3 axb4 17.cxb4 Bb6 18.Be3 Nd4 19.Bxd4 Bxd4 20.Nxd4 Rxd4 21.Ng3 Be6 22.Nf5 Bxf5 23.exf5 e4 24.h3 Qe5 25.Red1 Rxd1+ 26.Rxd1 Qxf5 27.Qc4 Qh5 28.Rd6 h6 29.a4 Re8 30.Qd4 Qe5 31.Qxe5 Rxe5 32.a5 Rb5 33.Rd8+ Kh7 34.Bxf7 Rxb4 35.Be6 Rb5 36.Ra8 Kg6 37.Bc8 Rb1+ 38.Kh2 Rb2 39.Ra7 Rxf2 40.Rxb7 Ra2 41.Rc7 Rxa5 42.Rxc6 Re5 43.Ba6 Kg5 44.Be2 h5 45.g3 h4 46.Rc7 g6 47.Rg7 hxg3+ 48.Kxg3 Nd5 49.h4+ Kf6 50.Ra7 Nc3 51.Ra6+ Kg7 52.Ra7+ Kh6 53.Bc4 Re8 54.Ra3 e3 55.Rxc3 e2 56.Bxe2 Rxe2 57.Rc5 Re3+ 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 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Bishop's Opening (C24) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 57 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.

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After the contest, 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 39 of 75.

Where and when was Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, round 9, 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 Bishop's Opening (ECO code C24). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Vladislav Artemiev and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (114 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 Bishop's Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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