Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen, Sparkassen GM 2009
Queen's Gambit Declined (D44) · ½-½ (Draw) · 46 moves · Round 4 · 5 July 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteEtienne Bacrot
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSparkassen GM 2009
- Round4
- Date5 July 2009
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D44)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 9 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, ½-½ (41st Festival GM, 2008).
Next game: Carlsen vs Bacrot, ½-½ (Sparkassen GM, 2009).
The moves of Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen, Sparkassen GM 2009
Etienne Bacrot and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Sparkassen GM in 2009. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D44) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 46 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Etienne Bacrot and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 9 of 30.
Where and when was Etienne Bacrot vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Sparkassen GM, round 4, on 5 July 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Etienne Bacrot (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Sparkassen GM in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D44). 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 46 moves (91 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.