Magnus Carlsen vs Gadir Guseinov, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
Sicilian Defense (B20) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 62 moves · Round 1.2 · 4 October 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackGadir Guseinov
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
- Round1.2
- Date4 October 2017
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B20)
- Length62 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 16 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 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Gadir Guseinov, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Gadir Guseinov at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B20) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 16 of 25.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Gadir Guseinov played?
At the chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, round 1.2, on 4 October 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Gadir Guseinov (Black), at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B20). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 62 moves (123 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.