Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

Catalan Opening (E04) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 72 moves · Round 7.3 · 21 August 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
R Praggnanandhaa
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackR Praggnanandhaa
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
  • Round7.3
  • Date21 August 2022
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E04)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 10 of 38 between Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa in the Rama Chess database (2021–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–7 with 16 draws.

Previous game: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Prelim, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa, ½-½ (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

1.Nf3 d5 2.d4 Nf6 3.c4 e6 4.g3 dxc4 5.Bg2 Bd7 6.Qc2 c5 7.Qxc4 Bc6 8.dxc5 Nbd7 9.Be3 Bd5 10.Qc1 Ng4 11.Bg5 Qa5+ 12.Qc3 Qxc5 13.O-O Bc6 14.h3 Nge5 15.Nxe5 Nxe5 16.Rd1 Bxg2 17.Kxg2 Qc6+ 18.f3 Qxc3 19.Nxc3 a6 20.Na4 Be7 21.Bf4 Nc6 22.Nb6 Rd8 23.Bc7 Rxd1 24.Rxd1 Bc5 25.Nc8 f6 26.Bb6 O-O 27.Bxc5 Rxc8 28.Rd6 Rd8 29.Rxe6 Rd2 30.Ba3 Kf7 31.Re4 b5 32.Kf2 f5 33.Rf4 Ke6 34.Ke1 Rd8 35.g4 g5 36.gxf5+ Kf6 37.Re4 Kxf5 38.Bc5 Rd5 39.Be3 Ne5 40.h4 h6 41.hxg5 hxg5 42.Rd4 Rxd4 43.Bxd4 Nc6 44.Bc3 g4 45.Kf2 gxf3 46.Kxf3 Ke6 47.Ke4 Nb8 48.Kd4 Nd7 49.Bb4 Nb6 50.b3 Nd5 51.Bd2 Nf6 52.e4 Nd7 53.Bb4 Nf6 54.e5 Nd5 55.Bd6 b4 56.Kc4 a5 57.Kb5 Nc3+ 58.Kxa5 Nxa2 59.Ka4 Kd5 60.Kb5 Ke6 61.Kc4 Kf5 62.Kd5 Nc3+ 63.Kc6 Ke6 64.Kc5 Na2 65.Kb5 Kd5 66.Ka4 Ke6 67.Bxb4 Nc1 68.Bd6 Kd5 69.b4 Nd3 70.b5 Nb2+ 71.Ka5 Nc4+ 72.Ka6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against R Praggnanandhaa at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Catalan Opening (E04) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 72 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 R Praggnanandhaa?

In the 38 games between them in our database (2021 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–7 with 16 draws. This game is number 10 of 38.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa played?

At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 7.3, on 21 August 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and R Praggnanandhaa (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E04). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 72 moves (143 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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