Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand, FIDE Candidates 2013
Sicilian Defense (B30) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 10.2 · 27 March 2013
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackBoris Gelfand
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventFIDE Candidates 2013
- Round10.2
- Date27 March 2013
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 33 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, 0-1 (FIDE Candidates, 2013).
Next game: Carlsen vs Gelfand, ½-½ (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand, FIDE Candidates 2013
Magnus Carlsen and Boris Gelfand met over the board in this full-length game at FIDE Candidates in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B30) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 48 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 33 of 45.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand played?
At the FIDE Candidates, round 10.2, on 27 March 2013.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Boris Gelfand (Black), at FIDE Candidates in 2013.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.