Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017

Caro-Kann Defense (B15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 1.7 · 4 October 2017

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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
  • Eventchess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
  • Round1.7
  • Date4 October 2017
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B15)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 14 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.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Guseinov, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs Guseinov, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, 2017).

The moves of Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Qc7 5.Bc4 Nf6 6.Ng5 e6 7.Qe2 h6 8.N5f3 Bd6 9.Ne5 c5 10.Ngf3 cxd4 11.Bf4 Nc6 12.h4 Bd7 13.O-O O-O-O 14.c3 g5 15.Nxd7 Rxd7 16.Bxd6 Qxd6 17.cxd4 Kb8 18.Bb5 Rc7 19.Bxc6 Rxc6 20.Ne5 Rc7 21.Qf3 Qe7 22.Rac1 Rhc8 23.Rxc7 Rxc7 24.hxg5 hxg5 25.Qg3 Nd5 26.Re1 a6 27.Nf3 f6 28.Qg4 Rc6 29.Qe4 Qc7 30.g3 Ka7 31.a3 Qb6 32.Qe2 Qb3 33.Nh2 Rb6 34.Ng4 f5 35.Ne3 Qxb2 36.Qxb2 Rxb2 37.Nxd5 exd5 38.Re5 f4 39.Rxg5 fxg3 40.Rxg3 Rd2 41.f4 Rxd4 42.Rf3 Kb6 43.f5 Kc5 44.f6 Rg4+ 45.Kf2 Rg8 46.Ke3 Rf8 47.Kd3 Rf7 48.a4 b5 49.axb5 axb5 50.Rf5 b4 51.Rf4 Kd6 52.Rxb4 Ke5 53.Rh4 Rxf6 54.Rh5+ Kd6 55.Rh8 Rf3+ 56.Kd4 Rf4+ 57.Kd3 1/2-1/2

Gadir Guseinov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Caro-Kann Defense (B15) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 57 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, the game was drawn between Gadir Guseinov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 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 14 of 25.

Where and when was Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, round 1.7, on 4 October 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Gadir Guseinov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B15). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Gadir Guseinov and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (113 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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