R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022
Modern Defense (B06) · 1-0 (R Praggnanandhaa won) · 52 moves · Round 7.6 · 21 August 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteR Praggnanandhaa
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · R Praggnanandhaa won
- EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
- Round7.6
- Date21 August 2022
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 15 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, ½-½ (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).
Next game: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Julius Baer GenCup Prelim, 2022).
The moves of R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022
This full-length game sees R Praggnanandhaa take on Magnus Carlsen at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Modern Defense (B06) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 52 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.
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, R Praggnanandhaa 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 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 15 of 38.
Where and when was R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 7.6, on 21 August 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between R Praggnanandhaa (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
R Praggnanandhaa won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (103 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.