Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020

Réti Opening (A05) · 1-0 (Vladislav Artemiev won) · 54 moves · Round 2.31 · 3 December 2020

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Vladislav Artemiev
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVladislav Artemiev
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Vladislav Artemiev won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 2020
  • Round2.31
  • Date3 December 2020
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 8 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, ½-½ (Chessable Masters GpA, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).

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The moves of Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.b3 g6 3.Bb2 Bg7 4.g3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.O-O O-O 7.c4 e6 8.Nc3 Na6 9.e3 Qe7 10.Qe2 c5 11.d4 d5 12.Ne5 Rfd8 13.Rfd1 cxd4 14.exd4 dxc4 15.bxc4 Bxg2 16.Kxg2 Qb7+ 17.Qf3 Qxf3+ 18.Kxf3 Rdc8 19.Rac1 Bh6 20.Rc2 Nb4 21.Re2 Nc6 22.Nxc6 Rxc6 23.d5 Rxc4 24.dxe6 fxe6 25.Rxe6 Bg7 26.Nb5 Rf8 27.Ba3 Ne4+ 28.Bxf8 Ng5+ 29.Kg2 Nxe6 30.Bxg7 Kxg7 31.Rd7+ Kf6 32.Rxa7 h5 33.Ra6 Rc6 34.Na7 Rd6 35.Nc8 Rd2 36.Nxb6 Rc2 37.Nd5+ Ke5 38.Ra5 Ke4 39.Nf6+ Kd3 40.Re5 Nd4 41.Nd5 Rb2 42.Nf4+ Kc4 43.Re4 Kc3 44.Nxg6 Rxa2 45.Nf4 h4 46.g4 Ra5 47.h3 Nc2 48.Re8 Kd2 49.Re2+ Kc3 50.Re7 Kd2 51.Rd7+ Ke1 52.Kf3 Ra3+ 53.Rd3 Ra4 54.Ng2+ 1-0

This full-length game sees Vladislav Artemiev take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Réti Opening (A05), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 54 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.

In the end, Vladislav Artemiev 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 8 of 75.

Where and when was Vladislav Artemiev vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 2.31, on 3 December 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladislav Artemiev (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Vladislav Artemiev won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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