R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

Caro-Kann Defense (B13) · 1-0 (R Praggnanandhaa won) · 69 moves · Round 2.3 · 11 May 2024

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White
R Praggnanandhaa
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteR Praggnanandhaa
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · R Praggnanandhaa won
  • EventSuperbet POL Blitz 2024
  • Round2.3
  • Date11 May 2024
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B13)
  • Length69 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 27 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, ½-½ (Superbet POL Rapid 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa, 1-0 (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 2024).

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The moves of R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Bd3 Nc6 5.c3 e6 6.Bf4 Bd6 7.Bxd6 Qxd6 8.Nf3 Nge7 9.O-O O-O 10.Re1 Bd7 11.Nbd2 f6 12.b4 b6 13.a4 Rac8 14.Re3 Be8 15.Qe1 Bf7 16.a5 Nf5 17.Re2 Nce7 18.Nf1 Qd7 19.axb6 axb6 20.Ng3 Nd6 21.Ra6 Rb8 22.h4 Rfe8 23.Rea2 Nef5 24.Ra7 Rb7 25.Nxf5 exf5 26.Ra8 Rbb8 27.Qa1 Rxa8 28.Rxa8 Rxa8 29.Qxa8+ Qe8 30.Qa7 Qd8 31.Nd2 Ne4 32.Bxe4 fxe4 33.Nf1 f5 34.g3 h6 35.Qb7 g5 36.hxg5 hxg5 37.Ne3 Be6 38.Qc6 Kf7 39.c4 dxc4 40.d5 Bd7 41.Qh6 Qf6 42.Qh7+ Ke8 43.Qg8+ Ke7 44.Nxc4 Bb5 45.d6+ Kd7 46.Nxb6+ Kxd6 47.Qd5+ Kc7 48.Qxb5 Qxb6 49.Qxf5 Qxb4 50.Qxg5 Kd7 51.Qf4 Ke6 52.Kg2 Qd4 53.g4 Qd5 54.Kg3 Qd3+ 55.Kh4 Qb1 56.Qf5+ Ke7 57.Kh5 Qd3 58.g5 Qd1+ 59.Kg6 Qd3 60.Kg7 Qc4 61.Qe5+ Kd7 62.g6 Qd3 63.Qf5+ Ke7 64.Qf6+ Kd7 65.Kg8 e3 66.Qf7+ Kd6 67.fxe3 Qxe3 68.g7 Qe5 69.Kf8 1-0

This marathon sees R Praggnanandhaa take on Magnus Carlsen at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Caro-Kann Defense (B13) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 69 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.

When the dust settled, R Praggnanandhaa 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 27 of 38.

Where and when was R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Superbet POL Blitz 2024, round 2.3, on 11 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between R Praggnanandhaa (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B13). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

R Praggnanandhaa won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 69 moves (137 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.

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