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

Catalan Opening (E06) · 0-1 (Ian Nepomniachtchi won) · 71 moves · Round 3.3 · 22 July 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Ian Nepomniachtchi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackIan Nepomniachtchi
  • Result0-1 · Ian Nepomniachtchi won
  • EventCrunchLab Masters Div 1 L 2024
  • Round3.3
  • Date22 July 2024
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length71 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 147 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, ½-½ (CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L, 2024).

Next game: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 10th Sep Early, 2024).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.Qc2 c5 7.dxc5 Qa5+ 8.Nc3 dxc4 9.O-O Qxc5 10.Be3 Qh5 11.Ne4 Bd7 12.Qxc4 Nxe4 13.Qxe4 Bc6 14.Qe5 Bxf3 15.Qxh5 Bxh5 16.Bxb7 Nd7 17.Bxa8 Rxa8 18.f3 Nb6 19.Rac1 f6 20.Bc5 Bd8 21.Rfd1 Be8 22.b3 Kf7 23.Kf2 Nd5 24.e4 Ne7 25.Rd6 a5 26.Bb6 Bxb6+ 27.Rxb6 Ra7 28.Rc5 Bd7 29.Ke3 Nc8 30.Rb8 Nd6 31.f4 h6 32.g4 Ke7 33.h4 Ne8 34.g5 hxg5 35.hxg5 fxg5 36.fxg5 Nd6 37.Kf4 Nf7 38.g6 Nd8 39.e5 Be8 40.Kg5 Rd7 41.Ra8 Rd2 42.Rc7+ Bd7 43.Raa7 Rd5 44.Kf4 Ke8 45.Ra8 Ke7 46.Raa7 Ke8 47.a3 Rd4+ 48.Kf3 Rd5 49.Kg3 Rd3+ 50.Kf2 Rd2+ 51.Ke3 Rd5 52.Ke4 Nc6 53.Ra8+ Ke7 54.Rg8 Rxe5+ 55.Kd3 Rd5+ 56.Kc3 Kf6 57.Rf8+ Kxg6 58.Rf1 Ne5 59.Ra7 Rd3+ 60.Kc2 Rd5 61.a4 Nc6 62.Ra8 Nb4+ 63.Kc3 Rd3+ 64.Kc4 Rd5 65.Rg8 Rg5 66.Rgf8 Bc6 67.Re1 Bd5+ 68.Kb5 Bxb3+ 69.Kb6 Bxa4 70.Rxe6+ Kh7 71.Rf4 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Ian Nepomniachtchi at CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Catalan Opening (E06), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 71 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.

When the dust settled, Ian Nepomniachtchi 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 147 of 173.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?

At the CrunchLab Masters Div 1 L, round 3.3, on 22 July 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Ian Nepomniachtchi won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 71 moves (141 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?

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