Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021

Sicilian Defense (B90) · ½-½ (Draw) · 58 moves · Round 14 · 21 April 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Vladislav Artemiev
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventDM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021
  • Round14
  • Date21 April 2021
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B90)
  • Length58 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 44 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.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Qd3 Nc6 7.Nxc6 bxc6 8.Qg3 g6 9.Be2 Bg7 10.O-O O-O 11.Rd1 Qb6 12.Rb1 a5 13.b3 Qb4 14.Qe3 Ng4 15.Bxg4 Bxg4 16.Rd3 f5 17.f3 fxe4 18.Nxe4 Bf5 19.Bd2 Qa3 20.Bc3 Bxe4 21.Qxe4 Qc5+ 22.Qe3 Qxe3+ 23.Rxe3 Bxc3 24.Rxc3 c5 25.Re1 Ra7 26.Re4 Rb8 27.Kf2 Rb4 28.Rcc4 d5 29.Rxb4 axb4 30.Re5 Rxa2 31.Rxd5 Rxc2+ 32.Kg3 Kf7 33.Re5 Kf6 34.f4 Rc3+ 35.Kf2 h6 36.g4 Rc2+ 37.Kg3 Rc3+ 38.Kf2 c4 39.bxc4 Rxc4 40.Kf3 Rc3+ 41.Ke4 g5 42.Rf5+ Kg6 43.fxg5 hxg5 44.h3 Rxh3 45.Rb5 b3 46.Rb6+ Kf7 47.Kf5 Rf3+ 48.Kxg5 e5 49.Kh5 e4 50.g5 e3 51.Rxb3 Rh3+ 52.Kg4 e2 53.Rb1 Re3 54.Re1 Kg6 55.Kf4 Re7 56.Kf3 Kxg5 57.Rxe2 Rxe2 58.Kxe2 1/2-1/2

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 14. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B90), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 58 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 44 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the DM Carlsen-Artemiev 2021, round 14, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 58 moves (115 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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