Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024

Sicilian Defense (B35) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 1.3 · 27 September 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
  • EventJulius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024
  • Round1.3
  • Date27 September 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B35)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 150 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 (Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi, ½-½ (Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, 2024).

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The moves of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 g6 4.d4 cxd4 5.Nxd4 Bg7 6.Be3 Nf6 7.Bc4 Qa5 8.f3 Qb4 9.Bb3 Nxe4 10.Nxc6 Bxc3+ 11.bxc3 Qxc3+ 12.Ke2 dxc6 13.Re1 Qxb3 14.axb3 Nc3+ 15.Kd2 Nxd1 16.Rxa7 Rxa7 17.Bxa7 f6 18.Bc5 e5 19.Rxd1 g5 20.Ke3 h5 21.c4 Kf7 22.Bb6 Bf5 23.Rd8 Rxd8 24.Bxd8 Bc2 25.b4 Bb3 26.c5 Bd5 27.g3 Kg6 28.h4 g4 29.f4 Kf5 30.fxe5 fxe5 31.Bc7 Bf7 32.Bd6 Ke6 33.Bf8 Kd5 34.Bg7 Bg6 35.Bh8 e4 36.Bc3 Kc4 37.Be1 Kb3 38.Bd2 Kc2 39.Be1 Bh7 40.Bd2 Bg8 41.Be1 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Ian Nepomniachtchi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B35) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 41 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.

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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 150 of 173.

Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, round 1.3, on 27 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Ian Nepomniachtchi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B35). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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