Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Ian Nepomniachtchi won) · 41 moves · Round 2.8 · 15 September 2023

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Ian Nepomniachtchi
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteIan Nepomniachtchi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Ian Nepomniachtchi won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round2.8
  • Date15 September 2023
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 111 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, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.O-O h6 6.c3 d6 7.a4 a5 8.Na3 O-O 9.Nc2 Re8 10.Be3 Bxe3 11.Nxe3 Be6 12.Bb5 Bd7 13.Qc2 Ne7 14.Rfe1 Ng6 15.g3 c6 16.Bc4 Qc7 17.b4 axb4 18.cxb4 d5 19.Bb3 Qd6 20.Rab1 Be6 21.a5 Red8 22.Nf5 Bxf5 23.exf5 Ne7 24.Rxe5 Nd7 25.d4 Nxe5 26.dxe5 Qxb4 27.f6 gxf6 28.exf6 Ng6 29.Bxd5 Qxb1+ 30.Qxb1 cxd5 31.Qc1 Kh7 32.Nd4 Rac8 33.Qd2 Ne5 34.Kg2 Rd6 35.Qf4 Re8 36.h4 Ra6 37.h5 Nc4 38.Qf5+ Kh8 39.Qd7 Rf8 40.Qe7 Rg8 41.Nf5 1-0

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

The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 41 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.

After the contest, Ian Nepomniachtchi won with the white 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 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 111 of 173.

Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 2.8, on 15 September 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Ian Nepomniachtchi won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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