Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 55 moves · Round 6.2 · 28 April 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteIan Nepomniachtchi
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventCarlsen Inv Prelim 2020
- Round6.2
- Date28 April 2020
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 30 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, 0-1 (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Pawn Opening (B00), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 55 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. 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 30 of 173.
Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Carlsen Inv Prelim, round 6.2, on 28 April 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ian Nepomniachtchi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). 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 55 moves (109 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.