Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Pearl Spring 2010
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 48 moves · Round 6 · 26 October 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteEtienne Bacrot
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event3rd Pearl Spring 2010
- Round6
- Date26 October 2010
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 12 of 30 between Magnus Carlsen and Etienne Bacrot in the Rama Chess database (2006–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 18–3 with 9 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Bacrot, 1-0 (3rd Pearl Spring, 2010).
Next game: Carlsen vs Bacrot, 0-1 (Biel Exhibition Blitz, 2012).
The moves of Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Pearl Spring 2010
This full-length game sees Etienne Bacrot take on Magnus Carlsen at 3rd Pearl Spring in 2010. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E15) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 48 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Etienne Bacrot 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 Etienne Bacrot?
In the 30 games between them in our database (2006 to 2025) Carlsen leads 18–3 with 9 draws. This game is number 12 of 30.
Where and when was Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 3rd Pearl Spring, round 6, on 26 October 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Etienne Bacrot (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 3rd Pearl Spring in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Etienne Bacrot and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.