Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
Ruy Lopez (C78) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 9.6 · 7 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteIan Nepomniachtchi
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventOpera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
- Round9.6
- Date7 February 2021
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C78)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 60 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 (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2021).
The moves of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
In this encounter Ian Nepomniachtchi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C78), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 35 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.
After the contest, 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 60 of 173.
Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, round 9.6, on 7 February 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Ian Nepomniachtchi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C78). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.