Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 30 moves · Round 2.11 · 15 September 2023

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Ian Nepomniachtchi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackIan Nepomniachtchi
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round2.11
  • Date15 September 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length30 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 107 of 173 between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi in the Rama Chess database (2002–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 67–25 with 81 draws.

Previous game: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (SuperUnited Blitz 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

1.Nf3 c5 2.e4 e6 3.c3 Nf6 4.e5 Nd5 5.Bc4 d6 6.d4 Nc6 7.O-O cxd4 8.cxd4 Be7 9.Qe2 O-O 10.Rd1 Bd7 11.Nc3 Nxc3 12.bxc3 dxe5 13.dxe5 Qc7 14.Bd3 Rfd8 15.h4 Be8 16.Qe4 g6 17.h5 Rd5 18.hxg6 fxg6 19.Re1 Bf7 20.Bc4 Ra5 21.Bb3 Rd8 22.Bh6 Rc5 23.Rad1 a5 24.Qf4 Bf8 25.Rxd8 Qxd8 26.Ng5 Qe7 27.Bxf8 Qxf8 28.Bxe6 Nd8 29.Bxf7+ Nxf7 30.Ne6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Ian Nepomniachtchi at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B40) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 30 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.

After the contest, 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 Ian Nepomniachtchi?

In the 173 games between them in our database (2002 to 2025) Carlsen leads 67–25 with 81 draws. This game is number 107 of 173.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 2.11, on 15 September 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 30 moves (59 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.

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