Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 2.19 · 15 September 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Ian Nepomniachtchi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackIan Nepomniachtchi
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round2.19
  • Date15 September 2023
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 119 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 d5 3.e3 c5 4.c3 Nc6 5.Nd2 Bf5 6.Ngf3 Qb6 7.Nh4 Bd7 8.Qb1 g6 9.h3 Bg7 10.Be2 O-O 11.O-O Rfe8 12.Nhf3 Bf5 13.Bd3 Bxd3 14.Qxd3 Rac8 15.a4 a6 16.a5 Qa7 17.Ne5 e6 18.Rfd1 c4 19.Qe2 Ne7 20.Qf3 Nf5 21.Bg5 h6 22.Bxf6 Bxf6 23.e4 Bxe5 24.exf5 Bg7 25.fxg6 fxg6 26.Qg4 Kh7 27.Re1 e5 28.dxe5 b5 29.Nf3 Qe7 30.Rad1 Rcd8 31.Rd2 b4 32.Red1 bxc3 33.bxc3 Qc5 34.h4 Qxa5 35.h5 g5 36.Qf5+ Kh8 37.Qg6 Qxc3 38.Rxd5 Rxd5 39.Qxe8+ Kh7 40.Qg6+ Kh8 41.Rxd5 Qc1+ 42.Kh2 Qf4+ 43.g3 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Indian Defenses (A45) the players entered 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.

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 119 of 173.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 2.19, 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 Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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