Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, Legends of Chess Final 2020
Grünfeld Defense (D85) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 2.12 · 3 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackIan Nepomniachtchi
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLegends of Chess Final 2020
- Round2.12
- Date3 August 2020
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 40 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 (Legends of Chess Final, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi, 1-0 (Legends of Chess Final, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, Legends of Chess Final 2020
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Ian Nepomniachtchi at Legends of Chess Final in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D85), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 36 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.
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, 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 40 of 173.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?
At the Legends of Chess Final, round 2.12, on 3 August 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ian Nepomniachtchi (Black), at Legends of Chess Final in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D85). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.