Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021

English Opening (A15) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 10 · 21 April 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Vladislav Artemiev
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventDM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021
  • Round10
  • Date21 April 2021
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length33 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 40 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, 0-1 (DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, 2021).

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

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 d5 4.e3 g6 5.d4 Bg7 6.Be2 O-O 7.O-O e6 8.b4 Nbd7 9.a4 Re8 10.Ba3 b6 11.cxd5 exd5 12.b5 c5 13.a5 cxd4 14.Nxd4 bxa5 15.Nc6 Qc7 16.Nxd5 Nxd5 17.Qxd5 Nb6 18.Qc5 Bf8 19.Qc3 Bxa3 20.Qxa3 a4 21.Rac1 Bb7 22.Bf3 Qd7 23.Rfd1 Qe6 24.h4 Rac8 25.h5 g5 26.Nd4 Qe7 27.Qxe7 Rxe7 28.Nf5 Ree8 29.Bxb7 Rxc1 30.Rxc1 Re5 31.Nd4 a3 32.Ra1 Nc4 33.Bf3 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev met over the board in this middlegame battle at DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A15) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 33 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 40 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, round 10, 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 A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 33 moves (65 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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