Dmitry Andreikin vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz Final 2012

English Opening (A25) · 1-0 (Dmitry Andreikin won) · 63 moves · Round 1 · 9 July 2012

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Dmitry Andreikin
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteDmitry Andreikin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Dmitry Andreikin won
  • EventWorld Blitz Final 2012
  • Round1
  • Date9 July 2012
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A25)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 4 of 34 between Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin in the Rama Chess database (2003–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–7 with 12 draws.

Previous game: Andreikin vs Carlsen, 0-1 (VI World Blitz, 2010).

Next game: Carlsen vs Andreikin, ½-½ (World Blitz Final, 2012).

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The moves of Dmitry Andreikin vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz Final 2012

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 f5 4.Bg2 Nf6 5.e3 g6 6.d4 d6 7.Nge2 Bg7 8.b4 e4 9.b5 Ne7 10.O-O O-O 11.a4 Be6 12.Qb3 Bf7 13.a5 a6 14.bxa6 bxa6 15.Qa4 Qd7 16.f3 exf3 17.Bxf3 Rab8 18.Nf4 c5 19.dxc5 dxc5 20.Ncd5 Qa7 21.Ra2 Ne4 22.Bxe4 fxe4 23.Raf2 Nf5 24.Nb6 Rbd8 25.Nfd5 Qb7 26.Qa3 h5 27.Bb2 Bxd5 28.cxd5 Bxb2 29.Qxb2 Qg7 30.Qc1 Qe7 31.Qc3 Kh7 32.Rf4 Rf7 33.R1f2 Rdf8 34.Nc4 Qd8 35.Ne5 Rb7 36.g4 hxg4 37.Nxg4 Qg5 38.h3 Rbf7 39.Qe5 Qh4 40.Qxe4 Qg3+ 41.Rg2 Qh4 42.Nf2 Qh6 43.Ng4 Qg7 44.Qe5 Nh4 45.Qxg7+ Kxg7 46.Rgf2 Rxf4 47.exf4 Nf5 48.Rc2 Nd4 49.Rxc5 Rxf4 50.d6 Ne2+ 51.Kg2 Rd4 52.Rc7+ Kf8 53.d7 Nf4+ 54.Kf3 Ne6 55.Ra7 Ke7 56.Ne5 Kf6 57.Nc6 Rd6 58.Nb8 Rd3+ 59.Kf2 Nc5 60.Rc7 Ne6 61.Rc6 Ke7 62.Rxa6 Ra3 63.Rxe6+ 1-0

This marathon sees Dmitry Andreikin take on Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz Final in 2012. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with English Opening (A25), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 63 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Dmitry Andreikin 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 Dmitry Andreikin?

In the 34 games between them in our database (2003 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–7 with 12 draws. This game is number 4 of 34.

Where and when was Dmitry Andreikin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Blitz Final, round 1, on 9 July 2012.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Dmitry Andreikin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz Final in 2012.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A25). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Dmitry Andreikin won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (125 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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