Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand, World Blitz 2007

Réti Opening (A07) · ½-½ (Draw) · 75 moves · Round 30 · 22 November 2007

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Boris Gelfand
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackBoris Gelfand
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWorld Blitz 2007
  • Round30
  • Date22 November 2007
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length75 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 10 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.

Previous game: Gelfand vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Blitz, 2007).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gelfand, ½-½ (Corus A, 2008).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand, World Blitz 2007

1.c4 e5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.O-O Be7 7.d3 O-O 8.a3 a5 9.b3 Be6 10.Bb2 f6 11.Nbd2 Qd7 12.Qc2 Kh8 13.Rfd1 Nb6 14.Rac1 Rfd8 15.Ne4 Qe8 16.Nfd2 Nd5 17.Nc5 Bxc5 18.Qxc5 Nde7 19.Qc2 Qh5 20.Re1 Qf7 21.Bc3 Nd5 22.Ba1 Nde7 23.Rb1 Bd5 24.Ne4 Nf5 25.e3 Nd6 26.h4 Nxe4 27.dxe4 Be6 28.Bc3 Rd7 29.Red1 Rad8 30.Rxd7 Qxd7 31.b4 axb4 32.axb4 Na7 33.f4 Nb5 34.Bb2 Qd2 35.Qxd2 Rxd2 36.Ba1 Na3 37.Rc1 Nc4 38.Bc3 Rd7 39.Kf2 Rd6 40.Bf1 c6 41.g4 exf4 42.exf4 Nd2 43.e5 fxe5 44.Bxe5 Rd7 45.Be2 Kg8 46.Ra1 Nc4 47.f5 Bd5 48.Bc3 Rd8 49.Ra7 Nd6 50.Be5 Ne4+ 51.Ke3 Re8 52.Kf4 c5 53.Bf3 Nf6 54.Bxf6 Bxf3 55.Bxg7 Bc6 56.Bf6 cxb4 57.Kg5 b3 58.Ra3 Bd5 59.Ra1 Kf7 60.Bc3 Re4 61.Rd1 Bc6 62.Rd6 Rc4 63.Bh8 Bf3 64.Rd7+ Ke8 65.Rxh7 Rxg4+ 66.Kh6 Rxh4+ 67.Kg6 Rg4+ 68.Kh6 Rh4+ 69.Kg6 Rxh7 70.Kxh7 Kd7 71.Kg6 Kc6 72.Kg5 Kb5 73.Kf4 Bd5 74.Ke3 Kc4 75.Bb2 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Boris Gelfand met over the board in this marathon at World Blitz in 2007. It was played in round 30. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A07) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 75 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Boris Gelfand. 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 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 10 of 45.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand played?

At the World Blitz, round 30, on 22 November 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Boris Gelfand (Black), at World Blitz in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Boris Gelfand.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 75 moves (149 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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