Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, 12th Norway Chess 2024

Ruy Lopez (C81) · ½-½ (Draw) · 75 moves · Round 8.1 · 4 June 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
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event12th Norway Chess 2024
  • Round8.1
  • Date4 June 2024
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C81)
  • Length75 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 30 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 (12th Norway Chess 2024, 2024).

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

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, 12th Norway Chess 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Nxe4 6.d4 b5 7.Bb3 d5 8.dxe5 Be6 9.Qe2 Be7 10.Rd1 O-O 11.c3 f5 12.exf6 Bxf6 13.Nbd2 Nc5 14.Bc2 Re8 15.Nf1 Bf7 16.Be3 Ne4 17.Ng3 Nxg3 18.hxg3 Ne5 19.Nxe5 Bxe5 20.a4 c6 21.Qd2 Qd6 22.Re1 Bg6 23.Bxg6 Qxg6 24.Bd4 Bxd4 25.Qxd4 bxa4 26.Qxa4 c5 27.Qd7 Rad8 28.Qc7 d4 29.cxd4 cxd4 30.Qc4+ Kh8 31.Rxe8+ Qxe8 32.Rd1 Qd7 33.Qxa6 d3 34.b4 h6 35.Qc4 d2 36.Qe2 Qd3 37.Qxd3 Rxd3 38.f3 Kh7 39.Kf2 Rb3 40.Rxd2 Rxb4 41.Rd5 Rb2+ 42.Kg1 Rb7 43.Kh2 g6 44.Kh3 h5 45.g4 hxg4+ 46.Kxg4 Kh6 47.Ra5 Rb4+ 48.f4 Rb2 49.Kh3 Rb4 50.g3 Kg7 51.Kh4 Rc4 52.Ra7+ Kf6 53.Kg4 Rc3 54.Ra5 Rb3 55.Kh3 Rc3 56.Re5 Rc2 57.g4 Rc3+ 58.Kg2 Ra3 59.Kf2 Kf7 60.Re3 Ra1 61.Rb3 Kg7 62.Kg3 Rf1 63.Rb7+ Kg8 64.Ra7 Kf8 65.Ra4 Rh1 66.Kf3 Rg1 67.g5 Rf1+ 68.Ke4 Kg7 69.Ra7+ Kg8 70.Ke5 Rf2 71.Kf6 Rxf4+ 72.Kxg6 Rf8 73.Rg7+ Kh8 74.Rh7+ Kg8 75.Rg7+ Kh8 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on R Praggnanandhaa at 12th Norway Chess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C81) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 75 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. 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 30 of 38.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa played?

At the 12th Norway Chess 2024, round 8.1, on 4 June 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and R Praggnanandhaa (Black), at 12th Norway Chess 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C81). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 75 moves (150 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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