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

Sicilian Defense (B41) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 1.1 · 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
  • Round1.1
  • Date27 September 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B41)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 152 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: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (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 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.c4 Nf6 6.Nc3 Qc7 7.Be2 Bb4 8.Qd3 Nc6 9.O-O O-O 10.Bg5 Be7 11.Nf3 b6 12.Rac1 Bb7 13.Bh4 Rfd8 14.Bg3 d6 15.Nd5 exd5 16.cxd5 Qd7 17.dxc6 Bxc6 18.e5 dxe5 19.Qxd7 Bxd7 20.Nxe5 Bb5 21.Bf3 Rac8 22.Nc6 Bxc6 23.Rxc6 Rxc6 24.Bxc6 Bc5 25.Bf4 Rd4 26.Be5 Rc4 27.Bf3 h5 28.g3 Rc2 29.Bd1 Rc1 30.Bf3 Rxf1+ 31.Kxf1 Ng4 32.Bxg4 hxg4 33.Kg2 f5 34.f3 Kf7 35.fxg4 fxg4 36.h3 gxh3+ 37.Kxh3 g6 38.Kg4 Ke6 39.Bf4 b5 40.Kg5 Kf7 41.Bd2 Be7+ 42.Kh6 Bf8+ 43.Kh7 Bd6 44.g4 Be5 45.b3 Bd6 46.Bc1 Bc5 47.Bd2 Bd6 48.Bc1 Bc5 49.Bd2 Bd6 1/2-1/2

Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B41) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 49 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, the game was drawn between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen. 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 152 of 173.

Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, round 1.1, 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 B41). 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 49 moves (98 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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