Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, 8th Tal Memorial 2013
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 55 moves · Round 6.5 · 19 June 2013
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteBoris Gelfand
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event8th Tal Memorial 2013
- Round6.5
- Date19 June 2013
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 35 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, ½-½ (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).
Next game: Carlsen vs Gelfand, ½-½ (Zurich CC Blitz 2014, 2014).
The moves of Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen, 8th Tal Memorial 2013
Boris Gelfand and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 55 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, the game was drawn between Boris Gelfand and Magnus Carlsen. 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 35 of 45.
Where and when was Boris Gelfand vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 8th Tal Memorial, round 6.5, on 19 June 2013.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Boris Gelfand (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Boris Gelfand and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (110 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.