R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2022
Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 55 moves · Round 6.1 · 19 November 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteR Praggnanandhaa
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2022
- Round6.1
- Date19 November 2022
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 19 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa, ½-½ (85th Tata Steel Masters, 2023).
The moves of R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2022
In this encounter R Praggnanandhaa had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Caro-Kann Defense (B12) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 55 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 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 19 of 38.
Where and when was R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2022, round 6.1, on 19 November 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between R Praggnanandhaa (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (110 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.