Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, Airthings Masters Prelim 2022

Flank Openings (A00) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 42 moves · Round 1.1 · 19 February 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Vladislav Artemiev
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladislav Artemiev
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventAirthings Masters Prelim 2022
  • Round1.1
  • Date19 February 2022
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length42 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 62 of 75 between Magnus Carlsen and Vladislav Artemiev in the Rama Chess database (2017–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 29–14 with 32 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, 0-1 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Artemiev, ½-½ (Airthings Masters KO 2022, 2022).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev, Airthings Masters Prelim 2022

1.g3 Nf6 2.Bg2 d5 3.Nf3 g6 4.O-O Bg7 5.c4 dxc4 6.Na3 O-O 7.Nxc4 c5 8.b3 Nc6 9.Bb2 Be6 10.Rc1 Rc8 11.d3 b6 12.Qd2 Qd7 13.Rfd1 Rfd8 14.Nfe5 Nxe5 15.Nxe5 Qd6 16.b4 Nd7 17.Nxd7 Bxb2 18.Qxb2 Bxd7 19.bxc5 Rxc5 20.Rxc5 Qxc5 21.Rc1 Qd6 22.h4 Rc8 23.Rxc8+ Bxc8 24.d4 Bd7 25.e4 f6 26.f4 e5 27.fxe5 fxe5 28.d5 a5 29.Kh2 b5 30.Bh3 Bxh3 31.Kxh3 b4 32.Qc2 Qd7+ 33.Kg2 Kf7 34.Qf2+ Kg7 35.Qc5 Qg4 36.Qe7+ Kh6 37.Qf8+ Kh5 38.Qf3 a4 39.d6 b3 40.Qxg4+ Kxg4 41.d7 bxa2 42.d8=Q 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Vladislav Artemiev at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Flank Openings (A00), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 42 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.

In the end, 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 Vladislav Artemiev?

In the 75 games between them in our database (2017 to 2025) Carlsen leads 29–14 with 32 draws. This game is number 62 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladislav Artemiev played?

At the Airthings Masters Prelim, round 1.1, on 19 February 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladislav Artemiev (Black), at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 42 moves (83 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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