Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 1.3 · 4 October 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteGadir Guseinov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
- Round1.3
- Date4 October 2017
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 25 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 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).
The moves of Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
This middlegame battle sees Gadir Guseinov take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Pawn Opening (B00) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, 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 25 of 25.
Where and when was Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, round 1.3, 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 King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.