Magnus Carlsen vs Pentala Harikrishna, Chessable Masters GpA 2020

Indian Defenses (A48) · ½-½ (Draw) · 67 moves · Round 7.1 · 22 June 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Pentala Harikrishna
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackPentala Harikrishna
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChessable Masters GpA 2020
  • Round7.1
  • Date22 June 2020
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 17 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: Harikrishna vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Chessable Masters GpA, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, 1-0 (Saint Louis Rapid 2020, 2020).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4 Bg7 4.e3 O-O 5.Be2 d6 6.O-O Nfd7 7.c4 e5 8.Bg3 Nc6 9.Nc3 exd4 10.exd4 Nf6 11.h3 Bf5 12.d5 Ne7 13.Nd4 Ne4 14.Nxf5 gxf5 15.Bd3 Bxc3 16.bxc3 Ng6 17.Qf3 Qg5 18.h4 Nxh4 19.Bxh4 Qxh4 20.Qxf5 Nf6 21.g3 Qh6 22.Kg2 Rfe8 23.Rh1 Qg7 24.Qf4 h5 25.c5 Re5 26.cxd6 cxd6 27.Rae1 Nxd5 28.Qf3 Qg4 29.Rxe5 Qxf3+ 30.Kxf3 dxe5 31.Rxh5 Re8 32.c4 Nc3 33.Be4 b6 34.a3 Nxe4 35.Kxe4 Rc8 36.Kd3 Rc5 37.Kc3 Kg7 38.a4 f6 39.Rh1 Rc7 40.Rd1 Kg6 41.Rd5 Kf5 42.a5 bxa5 43.Rxa5 Ke4 44.Ra6 Rf7 45.Rd6 Kf3 46.Rd2 Rc7 47.Kb4 Rb7+ 48.Kc5 e4 49.Kd6 Rh7 50.c5 Rh2 51.Rd5 Rxf2 52.Rf5+ Kxg3 53.Rxf2 Kxf2 54.c6 e3 55.c7 e2 56.c8=Q e1=Q 57.Qf5+ Kg2 58.Qxf6 Qb4+ 59.Kd5 a5 60.Qd4 Qb3+ 61.Qc4 a4 62.Kd4 Qb2+ 63.Kd3 a3 64.Qc2+ Qxc2+ 65.Kxc2 a2 66.Kb2 a1=Q+ 67.Kxa1 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Pentala Harikrishna at Chessable Masters GpA in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Indian Defenses (A48), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 67 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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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Pentala Harikrishna. 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 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 17 of 28.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Pentala Harikrishna played?

At the Chessable Masters GpA, round 7.1, on 22 June 2020.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Pentala Harikrishna.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (133 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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