Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, CCT Final RR 2024

Petrov Defense (C42) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 2.1 · 17 December 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
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCCT Final RR 2024
  • Round2.1
  • Date17 December 2024
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 157 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 (Titled Tue 19th Nov Early, 2024).

Next game: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (CCT Final RR 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, CCT Final RR 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Nc3 Nxc3 6.dxc3 Be7 7.Bf4 Nd7 8.Qd2 O-O 9.O-O-O Nc5 10.h4 Re8 11.Bc4 Be6 12.Bxe6 Nxe6 13.Be3 c6 14.c4 Bf8 15.h5 a6 16.h6 g6 17.Qc3 Qe7 18.Rhe1 f5 19.Kb1 Qf7 20.Bc1 f4 21.Rh1 Be7 22.Rhe1 Bf8 23.g4 Bxh6 24.Rxd6 Bg7 25.Qa5 Nf8 26.b3 Rxe1 27.Qxe1 Re8 28.Qd2 Qe7 29.Bb2 Qe2 30.Qxf4 Qf1+ 31.Qc1 Qxf2 32.Bxg7 Kxg7 33.Qf4 Re6 34.Rd8 Qc5 35.Rb8 Qe7 36.g5 c5 37.a4 a5 38.Qd2 b6 39.Qc3+ Kg8 40.Qd2 Qc7 41.Rd8 Qf7 42.Qd5 Kg7 43.Rb8 Nd7 44.Rb7 Re7 45.Qd6 Kf8 46.Rxd7 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Ian Nepomniachtchi at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Petrov Defense (C42) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 157 of 173.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?

At the CCT Final RR 2024, round 2.1, on 17 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (Black), at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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