Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, chess.com Speed 2020

Grünfeld Defense (D85) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 2.32 · 3 December 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vladislav Artemiev
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 2020
  • Round2.32
  • Date3 December 2020
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 9 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, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Nf3 c5 8.Be3 Qa5 9.Qd2 O-O 10.Rc1 cxd4 11.cxd4 Qxd2+ 12.Nxd2 Rd8 13.Be2 Nc6 14.d5 Nb4 15.a3 Na2 16.Rc7 Nc3 17.Rxe7 Bd7 18.Bg5 h6 19.Bh4 g5 20.Bg3 Bf6 21.Rxd7 Rxd7 22.Bg4 Re7 23.d6 Ree8 24.d7 Re7 25.Bd6 Rxe4+ 26.Nxe4 Nxe4 27.Bg3 a5 28.Ke2 Nxg3+ 29.hxg3 b5 30.Rc1 Rd8 31.Rc5 b4 32.Rxa5 bxa3 33.Rxa3 Kf8 34.Re3 Rb8 35.f4 Be7 36.Kf3 Rb4 37.Bf5 Rd4 38.Kg4 gxf4 39.gxf4 Rd5 40.Re5 Rxe5 41.fxe5 Bd8 42.Kh5 Kg7 43.g4 Be7 44.Bd3 Bd8 45.Bc4 Bg5 46.Bb3 Kf8 47.Bd5 Kg7 48.Bxf7 Kxf7 49.d8=Q Bxd8 50.Kxh6 Ke6 51.g5 Bxg5+ 52.Kxg5 Kxe5 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Vladislav Artemiev at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D85), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 52 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, 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 9 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 2.32, on 3 December 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladislav Artemiev (Black), at chess.com Speed 2020 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 52 moves (104 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.

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