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

Sicilian Defense (B23) · 0-1 (Gadir Guseinov won) · 38 moves · Round 1.22 · 4 October 2017

♔
White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Gadir Guseinov
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackGadir Guseinov
  • Result0-1 · Gadir Guseinov won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017
  • Round1.22
  • Date4 October 2017
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B23)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 9 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, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, 2017).

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

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 g6 3.h4 h5 4.Bc4 Bg7 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.Ng5 Nh6 7.a3 d6 8.d3 Bg4 9.f3 Bd7 10.Be3 Nd4 11.Qd2 f6 12.Nh3 Nf7 13.Nf4 Ne5 14.Ba2 Bh6 15.Nce2 Nexf3+ 16.gxf3 Nxf3+ 17.Kd1 Nxd2 18.Kxd2 Qa5+ 19.c3 O-O-O 20.Nxg6 Bxe3+ 21.Kxe3 e6 22.Nxh8 Rxh8 23.Nf4 Qb6 24.Rh2 d5 25.exd5 exd5 26.Nxd5 Qd6 27.Rg2 Bc6 28.c4 Qe5+ 29.Kf3 Re8 30.Rf2 Qe3+ 31.Kg2 Rg8+ 32.Kf1 Qxd3+ 33.Re2 Qf3+ 34.Rf2 Qd3+ 35.Re2 Bxd5 36.cxd5 Qf3+ 37.Rf2 Qh1+ 38.Ke2 Qxa1 0-1

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Gadir Guseinov at chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B23), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 38 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Gadir Guseinov won with the black pieces. 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 9 of 25.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Gadir Guseinov played?

At the chess.com Speed 1m+1spm 2017, round 1.22, on 4 October 2017.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B23). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Gadir Guseinov won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 38 moves (76 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.

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