Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, VI World Blitz 2010
Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · 1-0 (Boris Gelfand won) · 35 moves · Round 25.1 · 17 November 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteBoris Gelfand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Boris Gelfand won
- EventVI World Blitz 2010
- Round25.1
- Date17 November 2010
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 24 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, 0-1 (VI World Blitz, 2010).
Next game: Gelfand vs Carlsen, 0-1 (20th Amber Rapid, 2011).
The moves of Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, VI World Blitz 2010
This middlegame battle sees Boris Gelfand take on Magnus Carlsen at VI World Blitz in 2010. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E15) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 35 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, Boris Gelfand 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 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 24 of 45.
Where and when was Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the VI World Blitz, round 25.1, on 17 November 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Boris Gelfand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at VI World Blitz in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Boris Gelfand won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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.