Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

Réti Opening (A08) · ½-½ (Draw) · 76 moves · Round 7.1 · 21 August 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
R Praggnanandhaa
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackR Praggnanandhaa
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
  • Round7.1
  • Date21 August 2022
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A08)
  • Length76 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 11 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: Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa, 1-0 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

Next game: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen, 1-0 (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.g3 c5 3.Bg2 Nc6 4.d4 e6 5.O-O cxd4 6.Nxd4 Bc5 7.Nxc6 bxc6 8.c4 Nf6 9.Qc2 Qe7 10.Nc3 O-O 11.Bf4 Ba6 12.Na4 Bb4 13.a3 Bd6 14.Bxd6 Qxd6 15.Rfd1 Qe7 16.b3 Rab8 17.Qc3 dxc4 18.bxc4 c5 19.Rd3 h6 20.Rad1 Rfc8 21.Rd6 Bb7 22.Qe3 Bxg2 23.Kxg2 Qc7 24.Nxc5 Ne8 25.Nxe6 Qb7+ 26.R6d5 fxe6 27.Qxe6+ Kh8 28.Qe4 Qc6 29.R1d4 Qa8 30.Re5 Qxe4+ 31.Rexe4 Rc7 32.Re5 Nf6 33.f3 Rbc8 34.Ra5 Nd7 35.Kf2 Nc5 36.Rd5 a6 37.g4 Rc6 38.h4 Kg8 39.Rf5 R8c7 40.h5 Nb7 41.Rad5 Rxc4 42.Rfe5 R4c5 43.Rxc5 Nxc5 44.f4 Kf7 45.Kf3 Nb7 46.Rd5 Ke6 47.Re5+ Kd6 48.e3 Nc5 49.g5 Ne6 50.gxh6 gxh6 51.Rf5 Ke7 52.Kg4 Rc3 53.Re5 Kf6 54.Rf5+ Kg7 55.Re5 Kf7 56.Rf5+ Ke7 57.Re5 Rc5 58.Re4 Kf6 59.Ra4 a5 60.e4 Nc7 61.Rd4 Ne6 62.Rd7 Nxf4 63.Kxf4 Rxh5 64.Rd6+ Ke7 65.Ra6 Rh4+ 66.Ke5 Rh5+ 67.Kd4 Rb5 68.e5 h5 69.Rh6 Rb3 70.a4 h4 71.Kd5 Rd3+ 72.Ke4 Ra3 73.Kf5 Rf3+ 74.Ke4 Ra3 75.Kf5 Rf3+ 76.Ke4 Ra3 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa met over the board in this marathon at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A08) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 76 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. 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 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 11 of 38.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa played?

At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 7.1, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A08). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 76 moves (152 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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