Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Réti Opening (A07) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 64 moves · Round 2.24 · 15 September 2023

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Ian Nepomniachtchi
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteIan Nepomniachtchi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round2.24
  • Date15 September 2023
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 124 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: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O e5 5.d3 Ne7 6.e4 dxe4 7.dxe4 Qxd1 8.Rxd1 Nbc6 9.c3 Be6 10.Na3 f6 11.Nb5 Rc8 12.Be3 a6 13.Na3 Kf7 14.Nd2 Rhd8 15.Bf1 Rd7 16.Nb3 Rxd1 17.Rxd1 Rd8 18.Rxd8 Nxd8 19.Nc2 Bf8 20.f3 Nc8 21.Kf2 Nd6 22.Bc1 Nc4 23.Ne3 Nb6 24.c4 Na4 25.Nd5 c6 26.Nc3 Nxc3 27.bxc3 c5 28.Na1 b6 29.Nc2 Nb7 30.Be3 Nd6 31.Na3 f5 32.exf5 gxf5 33.Bd3 h5 34.f4 Bg7 35.fxe5 Bxe5 36.Bf4 Kf6 37.Ke3 Nf7 38.Be2 Bxc3 39.Bxh5 Bb2 40.Nb1 Bxc4 41.Bc7 Bxa2 42.Nd2 Bd4+ 43.Ke2 b5 44.Nf3 Bc3 45.Bb6 Bc4+ 46.Ke3 Bb4 47.h3 Bd5 48.Ne1 c4 49.Nc2 Bd6 50.g4 f4+ 51.Kf2 Ng5 52.Bd8+ Be7 53.Bxe7+ Kxe7 54.h4 Ne4+ 55.Ke1 f3 56.g5 f2+ 57.Ke2 Ng3+ 58.Kxf2 Nxh5 59.Ne3 Be6 60.Ke2 b4 61.Kd2 a5 62.Nc2 c3+ 63.Ke3 b3 64.Nd4 b2 0-1

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

From Réti Opening (A07) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 64 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 124 of 173.

Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 2.24, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 64 moves (128 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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