Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot, Titled Tue 15th Apr Late 2025
Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 3 · 15 April 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackEtienne Bacrot
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 15th Apr Late 2025
- Round3
- Date15 April 2025
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 30 of 30 between Magnus Carlsen and Etienne Bacrot in the Rama Chess database (2006–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 18–3 with 9 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Bacrot, 1-0 (Titled Tue 8th Apr Late, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot, Titled Tue 15th Apr Late 2025
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Etienne Bacrot at Titled Tue 15th Apr Late in 2025. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Indian Defenses (A45) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 38 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 Etienne Bacrot?
In the 30 games between them in our database (2006 to 2025) Carlsen leads 18–3 with 9 draws. This game is number 30 of 30.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot played?
At the Titled Tue 15th Apr Late, round 3, on 15 April 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Etienne Bacrot (Black), at Titled Tue 15th Apr Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.