Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th Jan Late 2025
Modern Defense (B06) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 11 · 7 January 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteIan Nepomniachtchi
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 7th Jan Late 2025
- Round11
- Date7 January 2025
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 172 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 (World Blitz Final KO 2024, 2024).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi, 1-0 (Titled Tue 19th Aug Early, 2025).
The moves of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th Jan Late 2025
This middlegame battle sees Ian Nepomniachtchi take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 7th Jan Late in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Modern Defense (B06), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 172 of 173.
Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 7th Jan Late, round 11, on 7 January 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ian Nepomniachtchi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 7th Jan Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.