Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE World Rapid 2014

French Defense (C08) · ½-½ (Draw) · 51 moves · Round 2.2 · 16 June 2014

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White
Gadir Guseinov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteGadir Guseinov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventFIDE World Rapid 2014
  • Round2.2
  • Date16 June 2014
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C08)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 1 of 25 between Magnus Carlsen and Gadir Guseinov in the Rama Chess database (2014–2017). In all their games Carlsen leads 16–3 with 6 draws.

Next game: Carlsen vs Guseinov, 1-0 (World Rapid 2015, 2015).

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The moves of Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE World Rapid 2014

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 c5 4.exd5 exd5 5.Bb5+ Nc6 6.Ngf3 cxd4 7.O-O Bd6 8.Re1+ Ne7 9.Nxd4 O-O 10.N2b3 Qc7 11.h3 a6 12.Bd3 Ne5 13.Bf4 N7g6 14.Bxg6 fxg6 15.Bxe5 Bxe5 16.c3 Qd6 17.Qd3 Bd7 18.Re2 Rae8 19.Rae1 g5 20.Nd2 g4 21.hxg4 Bh2+ 22.Kf1 Rxe2 23.Kxe2 Bxg4+ 24.f3 Bd7 25.Kd1 Bf4 26.Kc2 Qf6 27.N2b3 Be8 28.Nf5 Kh8 29.Nbd4 Bg6 30.g4 Be5 31.Kd1 h6 32.Qe3 Re8 33.Qd2 Kh7 34.a3 a5 35.Re2 Qa6 36.Re1 Bf4 37.Qc2 Rxe1+ 38.Kxe1 Qf6 39.Qe2 Bf7 40.Kd1 g6 41.Ne3 h5 42.gxh5 gxh5 43.Ng2 Bh6 44.Qd3+ Bg6 45.Qb5 h4 46.Qd7+ Kg8 47.Qc8+ Kh7 48.Qd7+ Kg8 49.Qc8+ Kh7 50.Qd7+ Kh8 51.Qc8+ Kh7 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Gadir Guseinov take on Magnus Carlsen at FIDE World Rapid 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed French Defense (C08) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 51 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.

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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Gadir Guseinov 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 Gadir Guseinov?

In the 25 games between them in our database (2014 to 2017) Carlsen leads 16–3 with 6 draws. This game is number 1 of 25.

Where and when was Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the FIDE World Rapid 2014, round 2.2, on 16 June 2014.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Gadir Guseinov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE World Rapid 2014 in 2014.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C08). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Gadir Guseinov and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (102 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?

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