Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, Legends of Chess Final 2020
Indian Defenses (A48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 2.21 · 4 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackIan Nepomniachtchi
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventLegends of Chess Final 2020
- Round2.21
- Date4 August 2020
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 44 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, 0-1 (Legends of Chess Final, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Nepomniachtchi, ½-½ (Legends of Chess Final, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, Legends of Chess Final 2020
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ian Nepomniachtchi at Legends of Chess Final in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Indian Defenses (A48) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 27 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, 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 44 of 173.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Ian Nepomniachtchi played?
At the Legends of Chess Final, round 2.21, on 4 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 Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (53 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.