Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Réti Opening (A05) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 61 moves · Round 2.7 · 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
  • Round2.7
  • Date15 September 2023
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 126 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, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2 e6 4.O-O Be7 5.d3 O-O 6.a4 Nc6 7.Nbd2 e5 8.e4 dxe4 9.dxe4 a5 10.b3 Bc5 11.Bb2 Qe7 12.Qe2 Rd8 13.Nc4 Bg4 14.c3 Qe6 15.Rfe1 Ne8 16.h3 Bh5 17.Rad1 Nd6 18.Rd5 Nxc4 19.Qxc4 Bd6 20.Nd2 f6 21.Rb5 Qxc4 22.Nxc4 b6 23.Nxd6 Rxd6 24.Rd5 Rad8 25.Ba3 R6d7 26.Bf1 Nb8 27.b4 axb4 28.cxb4 Nc6 29.Rc1 Nd4 30.Rxc7 Rxc7 31.Rxd8+ Kf7 32.b5 Bf3 33.Bb2 Ne2+ 34.Bxe2 Bxe2 35.f4 Rc2 36.Ba3 Rc3 37.Bd6 Bd1 38.f5 g6 39.g4 gxf5 40.exf5 Bxa4 41.Rf8+ Kg7 42.Rb8 Bxb5 43.Rb7+ Kh8 44.Rxb6 Be2 45.Be7 Rxh3 46.Bxf6+ Kg8 47.Rb7 Rg3+ 48.Kf2 Rxg4 49.Kxe2 Rf4 50.Rg7+ Kf8 51.Rg5 Kf7 52.Bh8 Rh4 53.Ke3 h6 54.Rg7+ Kf8 55.Ra7 Rf4 56.Bg7+ Kg8 57.f6 h5 58.Re7 Rf5 59.Ke4 Rg5 60.Bh6 Rg6 61.f7+ 1-0

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ian Nepomniachtchi at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A05) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 61 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 126 of 173.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 2.7, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (121 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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