Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Flank Openings (A01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 2.30 · 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
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round2.30
  • Date15 September 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 130 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, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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

1.b3 g6 2.Bb2 Nf6 3.g4 Bg7 4.g5 Nh5 5.Bxg7 Nxg7 6.Nf3 h6 7.gxh6 Rxh6 8.Nc3 d6 9.Bg2 Bh3 10.Bxh3 Rxh3 11.d4 Nd7 12.Qd3 Nf6 13.Qb5+ Kf8 14.Qxb7 Nf5 15.O-O-O Kg7 16.Rdg1 c6 17.Qa6 Rc8 18.Qd3 e6 19.Ne4 Nxe4 20.Qxe4 Qf6 21.Qg4 Rch8 22.Qf4 c5 23.dxc5 dxc5 24.Kb1 Nd4 25.Qxf6+ Kxf6 26.Nxd4 cxd4 27.Rg2 e5 28.f3 Kf5 29.Kc1 Kf4 30.Kd2 g5 31.b4 f5 32.a4 Rc8 33.Rhg1 Rh7 34.Rb1 Rc4 35.a5 Rb7 36.b5 Rc5 37.c4 dxc3+ 38.Kc2 Rcxb5 39.Rxb5 Rxb5 40.a6 Ra5 41.Kxc3 Rxa6 42.Rg1 Ra2 43.Kd3 e4+ 44.fxe4 fxe4+ 45.Kd4 Rd2+ 46.Kc3 Rxe2 0-1

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

Play followed Flank Openings (A01) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 46 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 130 of 173.

Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 2.30, 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 Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (92 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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