Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Norway Armageddon 2021

Vienna Game (C28) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 10.1 · 17 September 2021

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Ian Nepomniachtchi
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteIan Nepomniachtchi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event9th Norway Armageddon 2021
  • Round10.1
  • Date17 September 2021
  • OpeningVienna Game (C28)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventArmageddon

This is game 75 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 (9th Norway Chess 2021, 2021).

Next game: Nepomniachtchi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (WCh 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Norway Armageddon 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Na5 5.Bb3 Nxb3 6.axb3 d5 7.exd5 Nxd5 8.Qh5 Nb4 9.Qxe5+ Be7 10.Qe2 O-O 11.Be3 Re8 12.Nf3 a5 13.h3 b6 14.O-O Bb7 15.Rac1 Bf6 16.d4 Qd7 17.Rfd1 Rad8 18.Qb5 Qc8 19.Qh5 h6 20.Qg4 Qxg4 21.hxg4 Rd7 22.Rd2 g5 23.Nd1 Rdd8 24.c3 Nd5 25.Nh2 Kg7 26.Nf1 Kg6 27.f3 h5 28.gxh5+ Kxh5 29.Bf2 Kg6 30.Nde3 Be7 31.Nxd5 Bxd5 32.c4 Be6 33.d5 Bb4 34.Rdd1 Bd7 35.Ne3 f5 36.Nc2 Bd6 37.Nd4 g4 38.g3 gxf3 39.Nxf3 Re2 40.Rd2 Rxd2 41.Nxd2 Re8 42.Rd1 f4 43.gxf4 Bxf4 44.Nf3 Re2 45.Bd4 Bg4 46.Rf1 Kf5 47.d6 cxd6 48.Bxb6 Bxf3 49.Rxf3 Rxb2 50.Bd4 Rb1+ 51.Kf2 Ke4 52.Bg7 Rh1 53.Rc3 Rh2+ 54.Kf1 Be3 55.c5 dxc5 56.Rc4+ Kf3 0-1

A full-length game in which Ian Nepomniachtchi was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 9th Norway Armageddon in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Vienna Game (C28), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 56 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 75 of 173.

Where and when was Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 9th Norway Armageddon, round 10.1, on 17 September 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Ian Nepomniachtchi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 9th Norway Armageddon in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Vienna Game (ECO code C28). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (112 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?

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