Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 0-1 (Vladislav Artemiev won) · 50 moves · Round 4.2 · 28 September 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vladislav Artemiev
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result0-1 · Vladislav Artemiev won
  • EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
  • Round4.2
  • Date28 September 2021
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 59 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

Next game: Artemiev vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.b3 a6 4.Bb2 Nc6 5.d4 cxd4 6.Nxd4 Qf6 7.Be2 Bc5 8.c3 e5 9.Nf3 Nge7 10.O-O O-O 11.b4 Ba7 12.a4 Ng6 13.Bc1 h6 14.Na3 Rd8 15.Be3 d5 16.exd5 e4 17.Nd2 Rxd5 18.b5 Bxe3 19.fxe3 Qxc3 20.Nac4 Nce5 21.Nxe4 Rxd1 22.Nxc3 Rxa1 23.Rxa1 Nxc4 24.Bxc4 Ne5 25.Bd5 axb5 26.Nxb5 Ra6 27.Rc1 Bd7 28.Bb3 Be6 29.Nc7 Bxb3 30.Nxa6 bxa6 31.Rc8+ Kh7 32.a5 Bc4 33.Kf2 Bb5 34.Rc2 Nc4 35.Ra2 Kg6 36.Kf3 Kf5 37.g4+ Ke5 38.h3 g5 39.Kf2 f5 40.gxf5 Kxf5 41.Ra1 Ke5 42.h4 g4 43.Rc1 h5 44.Rd1 Nd6 45.Rc1 Bc4 46.Rb1 Nf5 47.Rb7 g3+ 48.Kg1 Nxh4 49.Rh7 Be2 50.Rg7 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vladislav Artemiev at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B40), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 50 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Vladislav Artemiev won with the black pieces. 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 59 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 4.2, on 28 September 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladislav Artemiev (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Vladislav Artemiev won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 50 moves (99 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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