Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, NIC Classic Prelim 2021

Nimzo-Indian Defense (E34) · ½-½ (Draw) · 75 moves · Round 4.6 · 24 April 2021

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White
Vidit Gujrathi
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteVidit Gujrathi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventNIC Classic Prelim 2021
  • Round4.6
  • Date24 April 2021
  • OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E34)
  • Length75 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 9 of 46 between Magnus Carlsen and Vidit Gujrathi in the Rama Chess database (2016–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 24–6 with 16 draws.

Previous game: Gujrathi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gujrathi, 1-0 (Goldmoney Asian Prelim, 2021).

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The moves of Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, NIC Classic Prelim 2021

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Qc2 d5 5.cxd5 Qxd5 6.e3 c5 7.Bd2 Bxc3 8.bxc3 b6 9.f3 Qc6 10.Qb3 Ba6 11.Bxa6 Nxa6 12.Ne2 O-O 13.e4 Rfc8 14.Kf2 Nb8 15.a4 Nbd7 16.Bf4 a6 17.Rab1 h6 18.Rhd1 Qb7 19.h4 cxd4 20.cxd4 Rc6 21.Rdc1 Rac8 22.Qd3 Rxc1 23.Bxc1 Ne8 24.Bf4 Rc6 25.g4 Qc8 26.g5 hxg5 27.hxg5 Rc4 28.Qa3 Rc2 29.Rc1 Rxc1 30.Bxc1 Nf8 31.Qd3 Nd6 32.d5 Nc4 33.Be3 exd5 34.exd5 b5 35.axb5 axb5 36.Nd4 Qb8 37.f4 Ng6 38.Kg3 Qe8 39.Nf5 Ne7 40.Nxe7+ Qxe7 41.Bf2 Nd6 42.Kf3 Qd7 43.Kg3 b4 44.Bc5 Qf5 45.Qxf5 Nxf5+ 46.Kf3 b3 47.Ba3 Nd6 48.Ke2 Nc4 49.d6 Nxd6 50.Kd3 Nf5 51.Kc4 Kh7 52.Kxb3 Nd4+ 53.Kc4 Ne6 54.f5 Nxg5 55.Kd5 Nf3 56.Bc1 Ng1 57.Ke4 Ne2 58.Bd2 Ng3+ 59.Kf4 Nh5+ 60.Kg4 Nf6+ 61.Kf3 Kg8 62.Bc3 Nd5 63.Bb2 f6 64.Ba3 Kf7 65.Ke4 Nb6 66.Bc5 Nd7 67.Bd6 Nb6 68.Bc5 Nc8 69.Ba3 Ne7 70.Bb4 Ke8 71.Ba3 g6 72.fxg6 Nxg6 73.Bb2 Ne5 74.Bxe5 fxe5 75.Kxe5 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Vidit Gujrathi take on Magnus Carlsen at NIC Classic Prelim 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E34), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

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.

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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Vidit Gujrathi and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Vidit Gujrathi?

In the 46 games between them in our database (2016 to 2024) Carlsen leads 24–6 with 16 draws. This game is number 9 of 46.

Where and when was Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the NIC Classic Prelim 2021, round 4.6, on 24 April 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vidit Gujrathi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at NIC Classic Prelim 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E34). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Vidit Gujrathi and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 75 moves (149 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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