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

Philidor Defense (C41) · ½-½ (Draw) · 62 moves · Round 1.5 · 4 October 2017

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White
Gadir Guseinov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteGadir Guseinov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017
  • Round1.5
  • Date4 October 2017
  • OpeningPhilidor Defense (C41)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 6 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 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).

Next game: Guseinov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 3m+2spm 2017, 2017).

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 exd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Be7 6.g3 Nc6 7.Bg2 Nxd4 8.Qxd4 O-O 9.O-O Re8 10.Re1 Be6 11.e5 dxe5 12.Qxd8 Rexd8 13.Bxb7 Rab8 14.Bg2 Bb4 15.Be3 a5 16.Ba7 Bxc3 17.bxc3 Rb2 18.a4 e4 19.Bd4 Rxc2 20.h3 h6 21.g4 Rb8 22.Bxe4 Nxe4 23.Rxe4 Bd5 24.Re7 c5 25.Bxc5 Rxc3 26.Be3 Rcb3 27.Kh2 Rb1 28.Rxb1 Rxb1 29.Ra7 g5 30.Rxa5 Rh1+ 31.Kg3 Rg1+ 32.Kh2 Rg2+ 33.Kh1 Be4 34.Re5 Rxg4+ 35.Kh2 Rg2+ 36.Kh1 Bf3 37.Rf5 Rxf2+ 38.Kg1 Rg2+ 39.Kf1 Be4 40.Re5 Bc6 41.Rc5 Bf3 42.Rf5 Rg3 43.Kf2 Be4 44.Kxg3 Bxf5 45.h4 f6 46.Bb6 Kf7 47.Bd8 Bc8 48.a5 Kg6 49.Be7 f5 50.hxg5 hxg5 51.Bd6 Kf7 52.Bc7 Ba6 53.Bd8 Kg6 54.Bc7 Bc4 55.Bd6 Be2 56.Bc7 Kf7 57.Bd8 Kg6 58.Bc7 Bc4 59.Bd6 Kf6 60.Bc7 Ke6 61.Bd8 f4+ 62.Kg4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Gadir Guseinov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Philidor Defense (C41) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

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.

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 6 of 25.

Where and when was Gadir Guseinov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 5m+2spm 2017, round 1.5, 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 Philidor Defense (ECO code C41). 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 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?

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