Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, World Blitz 2019

Grünfeld Defense (D86) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 12.2 · 29 December 2019

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Vladislav Artemiev
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Blitz 2019
  • Round12.2
  • Date29 December 2019
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D86)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 4 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 (World Blitz 2018, 2018).

Next game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, ½-½ (82nd Tata Steel GpA, 2020).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, World Blitz 2019

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Bc4 c5 8.Ne2 Nc6 9.Be3 O-O 10.h4 Qa5 11.O-O Bd7 12.Rb1 Qc7 13.h5 cxd4 14.cxd4 Rad8 15.h6 Bh8 16.Qc1 Rc8 17.Qd2 Na5 18.Bd3 b6 19.Rbc1 Qb7 20.Bg5 Rfe8 21.Rxc8 Qxc8 22.Rc1 Qb7 23.d5 Be5 24.Bf4 Qb8 25.Bxe5 Qxe5 26.f4 Qh5 27.Rc7 Bg4 28.Bb5 Rf8 29.Rxe7 Qxh6 30.d6 Qh4 31.Nd4 Rd8 32.e5 Qg3 33.Qf2 Qc3 34.f5 gxf5 35.Nxf5 Bxf5 36.Qxf5 Qd4+ 37.Qf2 Qd5 38.d7 Qd1+ 39.Bf1 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Vladislav Artemiev at World Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D86), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Lasting 39 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.

After the contest, 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 4 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the World Blitz 2019, round 12.2, on 29 December 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladislav Artemiev (Black), at World Blitz 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D86). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (77 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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