Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, 82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
Grünfeld Defense (D85) · ½-½ (Draw) · 37 moves · Round 12.1 · 25 January 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVladislav Artemiev
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
- Round12.1
- Date25 January 2020
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
- Length37 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 5 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 (World Blitz 2019, 2019).
Next game: Artemiev vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chessable Masters GpA, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, 82nd Tata Steel GpA 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev met over the board in this middlegame battle at 82nd Tata Steel GpA in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Grünfeld Defense (D85) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 37 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.
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 5 of 75.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?
At the 82nd Tata Steel GpA, round 12.1, on 25 January 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladislav Artemiev (Black), at 82nd Tata Steel GpA in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D85). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (73 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.