Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Prelim 2020
Sicilian Defense (B33) · ½-½ (Draw) · 24 moves · Round 4.5 · 26 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePentala Harikrishna
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventAirthings Masters Prelim 2020
- Round4.5
- Date26 December 2020
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B33)
- Length24 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 21 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 (Saint Louis Blitz 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, ½-½ (83rd Tata Steel Masters, 2021).
The moves of Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Prelim 2020
Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B33), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 24 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen. 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 21 of 28.
Where and when was Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Airthings Masters Prelim, round 4.5, on 26 December 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Pentala Harikrishna (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 24 moves (48 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.