Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot, GCT Blitz Paris 2017

Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 88 moves · Round 11.3 · 25 June 2017

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Etienne Bacrot
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackEtienne Bacrot
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGCT Blitz Paris 2017
  • Round11.3
  • Date25 June 2017
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length88 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 21 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 (GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017).

Next game: Bacrot vs Carlsen, 0-1 (FIDE World Cup 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot, GCT Blitz Paris 2017

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.O-O Nf6 5.d3 d6 6.c3 a6 7.Bb3 O-O 8.h3 h6 9.Re1 Re8 10.Nbd2 Be6 11.Nf1 Bxb3 12.Qxb3 Qd7 13.Be3 Bxe3 14.Nxe3 Ne7 15.Nh2 Ng6 16.Nhg4 Nh7 17.Qd1 Nf4 18.h4 d5 19.g3 dxe4 20.dxe4 Qxd1 21.Raxd1 Ne6 22.Nd5 f6 23.h5 Rad8 24.Kg2 Kf7 25.Nge3 Nhf8 26.Nf5 Rd7 27.Nde3 Red8 28.Rxd7+ Rxd7 29.Rd1 Rxd1 30.Nxd1 Nc5 31.f3 a5 32.Kf1 Nfe6 33.Ke2 Ke8 34.Nde3 Kd7 35.b4 Na4 36.Kd3 axb4 37.cxb4 b5 38.Nd5 Nb2+ 39.Kc3 Na4+ 40.Kd2 c6 41.Nde3 Nb6 42.Kd3 Na4 43.Nd1 Kc7 44.Ke3 Nb6 45.Nb2 Kd7 46.Nd3 Nc4+ 47.Ke2 Ke8 48.Nc5 Nxc5 49.bxc5 Kf7 50.Kd3 Nb2+ 51.Kc3 Na4+ 52.Kb4 Kf8 53.Nd6 Ke7 54.Nc8+ Kd8 55.Nd6 Ke7 56.a3 Ke6 57.Nf5 Kf7 58.f4 Kf8 59.Nh4 Kf7 60.Ng2 g6 61.hxg6+ Kxg6 62.Nh4+ Kf7 63.fxe5 fxe5 64.Nf3 Kf6 65.g4 Ke6 66.Ne1 Kf6 67.Nd3 Ke6 68.Ka5 Nc3 69.Kb6 Nxe4 70.Kxc6 Nc3 71.Kb7 e4 72.Nf4+ Ke5 73.c6 e3 74.c7 Ne4 75.Ne2 Nd6+ 76.Kc6 Ke6 77.Nd4+ Ke5 78.Nxb5 Nc8 79.Nc3 Kd4 80.Ne2+ Kd3 81.Ng3 Kd4 82.Nf5+ Ke4 83.a4 Kf4 84.Nxe3 Kxe3 85.a5 Kf4 86.Kb7 Nd6+ 87.Kb8 Kxg4 88.a6 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Etienne Bacrot met over the board in this marathon at GCT Blitz Paris 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 88 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, 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 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 21 of 30.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot played?

At the GCT Blitz Paris 2017, round 11.3, on 25 June 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Etienne Bacrot (Black), at GCT Blitz Paris 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 88 moves (175 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?

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