Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017

Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 51 moves · Round 1.19 · 4 October 2017

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White
Gadir Guseinov
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteGadir Guseinov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
  • Round1.19
  • Date4 October 2017
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 22 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: Guseinov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).

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

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The moves of Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017

1.e4 c6 2.d4 Na6 3.Nc3 Nc7 4.Nf3 d5 5.Bd3 Bg4 6.O-O e6 7.Be3 Bd6 8.h3 Bh5 9.e5 Be7 10.Be2 Nh6 11.Bxh6 gxh6 12.Ne1 Bg6 13.f4 Qd7 14.Nd3 O-O-O 15.b4 Bxd3 16.Bxd3 Bxb4 17.Na4 c5 18.Nxc5 Bxc5 19.dxc5 Qc6 20.Qh5 Qxc5+ 21.Kh1 Rd7 22.Qxh6 Kb8 23.Qg7 Qf8 24.Qf6 h5 25.Rab1 Rg8 26.Qh4 Qg7 27.Rf2 Qg3 28.Qxg3 Rxg3 29.Be2 h4 30.f5 a6 31.Rf4 Re3 32.Bf3 Rxe5 33.fxe6 Nxe6 34.Rxh4 Rc7 35.Rd1 Rxc2 36.Bxd5 Ka7 37.Rh7 Rc7 38.Bxe6 Rxe6 39.h4 Re2 40.a3 Rcc2 41.Rg1 Rf2 42.Kh2 Rf3 43.Ra1 b5 44.Rg7 Kb6 45.a4 b4 46.a5+ Kb5 47.Rg5+ Kc4 48.Rg4+ Kc3 49.Ra4 b3 50.Rgc4+ Kb2 51.Rg4 Rf5 0-1

In this encounter Gadir Guseinov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Caro-Kann Defense (B12) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 22 of 25.

Where and when was Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 1.19, on 4 October 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Gadir Guseinov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

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?

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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