R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025

Flank Openings (A01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 8.4 · 5 July 2025

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White
R Praggnanandhaa
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteR Praggnanandhaa
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025
  • Round8.4
  • Date5 July 2025
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 37 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, ½-½ (SuperUnited CRO Rapid 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Praggnanandhaa, ½-½ (SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, 2025).

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The moves of R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025

1.b3 e5 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.e3 g6 4.c4 Bg7 5.Nf3 Nge7 6.d4 exd4 7.Nxd4 O-O 8.Be2 Nxd4 9.Bxd4 Bxd4 10.Qxd4 d5 11.Nc3 dxc4 12.Qxd8 Rxd8 13.Bxc4 Nf5 14.Ke2 Nd6 15.Bd3 Be6 16.Rhd1 f5 17.Rac1 c6 18.h4 Kf7 19.h5 Kf6 20.hxg6 hxg6 21.Rh1 Nf7 22.Rcd1 Rd7 23.Bc2 Rxd1 24.Rxd1 Rh8 25.f4 g5 26.Kf3 gxf4 27.exf4 a5 28.Bd3 b5 29.Kf2 a4 30.b4 a3 31.Be2 Rc8 32.Rd2 Ke7 33.Bf3 Nd6 34.Ne2 c5 35.bxc5 Rxc5 36.Nd4 Bc4 37.Nc6+ Kd7 38.Nb4 Ke6 39.Rc2 Rc8 40.Rc3 Rd8 41.Rxa3 Rh8 42.Ra6 Rh1 43.a3 Ra1 44.Ke3 Kd7 45.Kd4 Re1 46.Ra7+ Ke6 47.Nc6 Kf6 48.Ra6 b4 49.Rb6 bxa3 50.Nb4 Ke7 51.Bd5 Rd1+ 52.Ke5 Re1+ 53.Kd4 a2 54.Nxa2 Rd1+ 55.Ke3 Bxd5 56.Nc3 Nc4+ 57.Ke2 Rd2+ 58.Ke1 Nxb6 59.Kxd2 Bxg2 60.Ke3 Nd5+ 0-1

This full-length game sees R Praggnanandhaa take on Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Flank Openings (A01) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 60 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.

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

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 37 of 38.

Where and when was R Praggnanandhaa vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, round 8.4, on 5 July 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between R Praggnanandhaa (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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