Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L 2024

Old Indian Defense (A50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 32 moves · Round 3.2 · 22 July 2024

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White
Ian Nepomniachtchi
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteIan Nepomniachtchi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCrunchLab Masters Div 1 L 2024
  • Round3.2
  • Date22 July 2024
  • OpeningOld Indian Defense (A50)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 146 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, ½-½ (CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi, 0-1 (CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L, 2024).

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The moves of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.f3 Nc6 4.Nc3 e5 5.d5 Ne7 6.e4 Ng6 7.Be3 Bc5 8.Qd2 d6 9.Nge2 Bd7 10.g3 h5 11.h4 a6 12.Nc1 Qb8 13.Nd3 Bxe3 14.Qxe3 O-O 15.Be2 b5 16.cxb5 axb5 17.Nb4 Ne7 18.O-O c5 19.dxc6 Nxc6 20.Nxc6 Bxc6 21.a3 b4 22.axb4 Qxb4 23.Rxa8 Rxa8 24.Rd1 Qxb2 25.Rxd6 Bd7 26.Rb6 Qa3 27.Kf2 Be6 28.Rb5 Qa1 29.Rb1 Qa3 30.Rb5 Qa1 31.Rb1 Qa3 32.Rb5 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Ian Nepomniachtchi was paired against Magnus Carlsen at CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Old Indian Defense (A50) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 32 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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, the game was drawn between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen. 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 146 of 173.

Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L, round 3.2, on 22 July 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Ian Nepomniachtchi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Old Indian Defense (ECO code A50). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 32 moves (63 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 Old Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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