Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, Tata Steel India Blitz 2024

Caro-Kann Defense (B10) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 26 moves · Round 2.2 · 16 November 2024

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

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackR Praggnanandhaa
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTata Steel India Blitz 2024
  • Round2.2
  • Date16 November 2024
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B10)
  • Length26 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 33 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 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2024).

Next game: Praggnanandhaa vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2024).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa, Tata Steel India Blitz 2024

1.e4 c6 2.Nf3 d5 3.d3 Bg4 4.h3 Bh5 5.Qe2 e6 6.g4 Bg6 7.h4 dxe4 8.dxe4 h5 9.g5 Nd7 10.Nbd2 Qc7 11.b3 Ne5 12.Bb2 Bd6 13.O-O-O Ne7 14.Ne1 O-O-O 15.Bh3 Kb8 16.Kb1 Nc8 17.f4 Ng4 18.Bxg4 hxg4 19.Bxg7 Rh7 20.Bf6 Rd7 21.Nc4 Bxf4 22.Nd3 Bg3 23.Nc5 Rxd1+ 24.Rxd1 Nd6 25.Nxd6 Bxd6 26.Rxd6 1-0

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

The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B10), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 26 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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 33 of 38.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs R Praggnanandhaa played?

At the Tata Steel India Blitz, round 2.2, on 16 November 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B10). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 26 moves (51 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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