Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019

Old Indian Defense (A50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 75 moves · Round 8.3 · 24 November 2019

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White
Pentala Harikrishna
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhitePentala Harikrishna
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTata Steel India Rapid 2019
  • Round8.3
  • Date24 November 2019
  • OpeningOld Indian Defense (A50)
  • Length75 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 13 of 28 between Magnus Carlsen and Pentala Harikrishna in the Rama Chess database (2004–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–2 with 11 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, 1-0 (World Blitz 2017, 2017).

Next game: Harikrishna vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).

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The moves of Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Rapid 2019

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 cxd5 5.Bf4 Nc6 6.e3 Bf5 7.Qb3 Na5 8.Qa4+ Bd7 9.Qc2 e6 10.Bd3 Nc6 11.Qe2 Bb4 12.Nf3 Nh5 13.Bg5 Qa5 14.O-O h6 15.Bh4 g5 16.Bg3 Nxg3 17.fxg3 g4 18.Nh4 Rg8 19.Rac1 f5 20.a3 Bxc3 21.Rxc3 Ne7 22.Rfc1 Rc8 23.Qf2 Rxc3 24.Rxc3 Qb6 25.h3 h5 26.Kh2 Qd6 27.Qf4 Qxf4 28.gxf4 Nc8 29.g3 Nd6 30.Ng2 Kd8 31.Ne1 Rg7 32.Kg2 Bb5 33.Bxb5 Nxb5 34.Rc2 Nd6 35.Nd3 Nc4 36.Re2 Rc7 37.hxg4 hxg4 38.Kf1 Ke7 39.Ke1 Nd6 40.Kd1 Ne4 41.Rg2 Kd6 42.Nf2 Rh7 43.Ke2 Kc6 44.Kd3 Kb5 45.b3 a5 46.Nxe4 dxe4+ 47.Kc3 Kc6 48.a4 Rh1 49.b4 Re1 50.Rc2 Kd6 51.Kd2 Rg1 52.bxa5 Rg2+ 53.Kd1 Rxg3 54.Rc3 Rf3 55.Ke2 g3 56.Rc8 Rf2+ 57.Ke1 Ra2 58.Kf1 Ra3 59.Rb8 Rxe3 60.Rxb7 Ra3 61.Rb4 e3 62.Rb2 Kd5 63.Kg2 Rxa4 64.Kxg3 Ke4 65.Rb6 Ra1 66.Rxe6+ Kd3 67.a6 e2 68.a7 Rxa7 69.Kf2 Rh7 70.Re3+ Kxd4 71.Rxe2 Rh2+ 72.Ke1 Rxe2+ 73.Kxe2 Ke4 74.Kf1 Kxf4 75.Kf2 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Pentala Harikrishna was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Old Indian Defense (A50) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 75 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Pentala Harikrishna?

In the 28 games between them in our database (2004 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–2 with 11 draws. This game is number 13 of 28.

Where and when was Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Tata Steel India Rapid, round 8.3, on 24 November 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Pentala Harikrishna (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Old Indian Defense (ECO code A50). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 75 moves (149 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?

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