Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand, Sparkassen GM 2007
Slav Defense (D11) · ½-½ (Draw) · 27 moves · Round 5 · 29 June 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackBoris Gelfand
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSparkassen GM 2007
- Round5
- Date29 June 2007
- OpeningSlav Defense (D11)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 7 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 (Amber Rapid, 2007).
Next game: Carlsen vs Gelfand, ½-½ (Tal Mem, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand, Sparkassen GM 2007
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Boris Gelfand at Sparkassen GM in 2007. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D11), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 27 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
When the dust settled, 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 7 of 45.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Boris Gelfand played?
At the Sparkassen GM, round 5, on 29 June 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Boris Gelfand (Black), at Sparkassen GM in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Boris Gelfand.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (54 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.