Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen, GpB 2006
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 27 moves · Round 7 · 29 October 2006
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteEtienne Bacrot
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGpB 2006
- Round7
- Date29 October 2006
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 2 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: Bacrot vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Blitz, 2006).
Next game: Carlsen vs Bacrot, ½-½ (ETCC, 2007).
The moves of Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen, GpB 2006
This middlegame battle sees Etienne Bacrot take on Magnus Carlsen at GpB in 2006. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 27 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, 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 2 of 30.
Where and when was Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GpB, round 7, on 29 October 2006.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Etienne Bacrot (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GpB in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Etienne Bacrot and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (54 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.