Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, World Blitz 2024

Petrov Defense (C42) · ½-½ (Draw) · 39 moves · Round 9.1 · 30 December 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Ian Nepomniachtchi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackIan Nepomniachtchi
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWorld Blitz 2024
  • Round9.1
  • Date30 December 2024
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 164 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 (CCT Final KO 2024, 2024).

Next game: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Blitz Final KO 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, World Blitz 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.d3 Nf6 6.d4 d5 7.Bd3 Bd6 8.Qe2+ Be6 9.Ng5 Qe7 10.Nxe6 fxe6 11.c3 O-O 12.O-O Nbd7 13.f4 c5 14.Nd2 a6 15.Nf3 b5 16.Bd2 b4 17.Rae1 Rfe8 18.Ne5 a5 19.Qf3 bxc3 20.bxc3 cxd4 21.cxd4 Bb4 22.Re2 Bxd2 23.Rxd2 Qb4 24.Qe3 Nxe5 25.fxe5 Ng4 26.Qh3 g6 27.Bxg6 hxg6 28.Rdd1 Nxe5 29.dxe5 Ra7 30.Rf6 Qe4 31.Rdf1 d4 32.Rxe6 Rxe6 33.Qxe6+ Kh7 34.Qd6 Qe3+ 35.Kh1 Qe2 36.Qf6 d3 37.Qh4+ Kg7 38.Qf6+ Kh7 39.Qh4+ Kg7 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ian Nepomniachtchi at World Blitz 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.

Lasting 39 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi. 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 164 of 173.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?

At the World Blitz 2024, round 9.1, on 30 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (Black), at World Blitz 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?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (78 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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