Magnus Carlsen vs Pentala Harikrishna, 37th ECC Open 2022
English Opening (A20) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 4.2 · 6 October 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackPentala Harikrishna
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event37th ECC Open 2022
- Round4.2
- Date6 October 2022
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 25 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, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Prelim, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, ½-½ (Aimchess Rapid Prelim, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Pentala Harikrishna, 37th ECC Open 2022
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Pentala Harikrishna at 37th ECC Open 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed English Opening (A20) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 43 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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, 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 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 25 of 28.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Pentala Harikrishna played?
At the 37th ECC Open 2022, round 4.2, on 6 October 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Pentala Harikrishna (Black), at 37th ECC Open 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (85 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.