Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, 19th Amber Rapid 2010
King's Indian Defense (E92) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 50 moves · Round 6 · 19 March 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteBoris Gelfand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event19th Amber Rapid 2010
- Round6
- Date19 March 2010
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E92)
- Length50 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 20 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: Carlsen vs Gelfand, 1-0 (19th Amber Blindfold, 2010).
Next game: Carlsen vs Gelfand, ½-½ (4th Kings Tournament, 2010).
The moves of Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, 19th Amber Rapid 2010
In this encounter Boris Gelfand had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 19th Amber Rapid in 2010. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E92) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 50 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 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 20 of 45.
Where and when was Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 19th Amber Rapid, round 6, on 19 March 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Boris Gelfand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 19th Amber Rapid in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E92). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.