Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 37 moves · Round 11.3 · 12 May 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
R Praggnanandhaa
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackR Praggnanandhaa
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperbet POL Blitz 2024
  • Round11.3
  • Date12 May 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
  • Length37 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 28 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 (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 2024).

Next game: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen, 1-0 (12th Norway Chess 2024, 2024).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4+ 4.Nbd2 O-O 5.a3 Bxd2+ 6.Qxd2 d5 7.e3 b6 8.b3 Bb7 9.Bb2 Nbd7 10.Be2 dxc4 11.Bxc4 c5 12.Qe2 cxd4 13.Bxd4 a6 14.Qb2 Bxf3 15.gxf3 Qe7 16.O-O b5 17.Be2 e5 18.Bc3 Nd5 19.Ba5 Qe6 20.Rac1 Rac8 21.Rxc8 Rxc8 22.Rc1 Rxc1+ 23.Qxc1 Ne7 24.Qc7 g6 25.a4 bxa4 26.Bc4 Nd5 27.Qc8+ Kg7 28.bxa4 Qd6 29.Qxa6 N5b6 30.Be2 Qc5 31.Qb5 Qc2 32.Bxb6 Nxb6 33.Qxe5+ Kg8 34.Bb5 Qc8 35.a5 Qc1+ 36.Kg2 Nc8 37.Bd7 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against R Praggnanandhaa at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E11) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Lasting 37 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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, 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 28 of 38.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa played?

At the Superbet POL Blitz 2024, round 11.3, on 12 May 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). 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 37 moves (73 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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