Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, GM 2005
Queen's Indian Defense (E12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 29 moves · Round 3 · 19 July 2005
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteBoris Gelfand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventGM 2005
- Round3
- Date19 July 2005
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E12)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 1 of 45 between Magnus Carlsen and Boris Gelfand in the Rama Chess database (2005–2022). In all their games Carlsen leads 19–5 with 21 draws.
Next game: Carlsen vs Gelfand, ½-½ (GM, 2005).
The moves of Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, GM 2005
A middlegame battle in which Boris Gelfand was paired against Magnus Carlsen at GM in 2005. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E12) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 29 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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 Boris Gelfand 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 Boris Gelfand?
In the 45 games between them in our database (2005 to 2022) Carlsen leads 19–5 with 21 draws. This game is number 1 of 45.
Where and when was Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GM, round 3, on 19 July 2005.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Boris Gelfand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GM in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E12). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Boris Gelfand and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (58 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.