Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters GpA 2020

Sicilian Defense (B33) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 85 moves · Round 2.1 · 20 June 2020

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White
Pentala Harikrishna
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhitePentala Harikrishna
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChessable Masters GpA 2020
  • Round2.1
  • Date20 June 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B33)
  • Length85 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 16 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 (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2019).

Next game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, ½-½ (Chessable Masters GpA, 2020).

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The moves of Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters GpA 2020

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Bg5 a6 8.Na3 b5 9.Nd5 Be7 10.Bxf6 Bxf6 11.c4 b4 12.Nc2 a5 13.g3 g6 14.Nxf6+ Qxf6 15.Bg2 O-O 16.O-O Bb7 17.Qd2 Nb8 18.Rfd1 Ra6 19.Qe3 Nd7 20.a3 Rb6 21.axb4 axb4 22.Ra4 b3 23.Ne1 Nc5 24.Ra3 Ra6 25.Rxa6 Bxa6 26.Bf1 Rc8 27.Nf3 Bb7 28.Nd2 Bc6 29.Ra1 Rb8 30.Ra3 Ba4 31.h4 h5 32.Be2 Kg7 33.Nb1 Qd8 34.Nd2 Ra8 35.Kh2 Ne6 36.Nf3 Bc6 37.Rxa8 Qxa8 38.Qxb3 Bxe4 39.Qe3 Bb7 40.c5 Nxc5 41.Nxe5 Qa1 42.Nf3 Qxb2 43.Ng5 Bd5 44.Bf3 Bxf3 45.Qxf3 Qf6 46.Qe3 Ne6 47.Nf3 Qf5 48.Kg2 Qd5 49.Kg1 Kf6 50.Qc3+ Ke7 51.Qe3 Qc5 52.Qd3 Qc1+ 53.Kg2 Qc6 54.Kg1 Nc5 55.Qe3+ Qe4 56.Qc3 Ne6 57.Qa3 Ke8 58.Kg2 g5 59.Kg1 g4 60.Ng5 Nxg5 61.hxg5 Qe1+ 62.Kg2 Qe5 63.Qa8+ Ke7 64.Qg8 Qe4+ 65.Kg1 Qg6 66.Qc8 Qb1+ 67.Kh2 Qb6 68.Kg2 Qc5 69.Qg8 Qf5 70.Qb8 Qe4+ 71.Kg1 d5 72.Qc7+ Kf8 73.Qd8+ Kg7 74.Qf6+ Kg8 75.Qd8+ Kh7 76.Qf6 Qg6 77.Qf4 Qe6 78.Qd4 Kg6 79.Kf1 Kxg5 80.Qg7+ Kf5 81.Qh8 Ke4 82.Qxh5 Kd3 83.Qh7+ Qe4 84.Qh6 Kc2 85.Qc6+ Qc4+ 0-1

In this encounter Pentala Harikrishna had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters GpA in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B33) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 85 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.

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In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 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 16 of 28.

Where and when was Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters GpA, round 2.1, on 20 June 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Pentala Harikrishna (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters GpA in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 85 moves (170 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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