Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, 42nd Olympiad 2016
Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 11.5 · 13 September 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePentala Harikrishna
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event42nd Olympiad 2016
- Round11.5
- Date13 September 2016
- OpeningItalian Game (C50)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 10 of 28 between Magnus Carlsen and Pentala Harikrishna in the Rama Chess database (2004–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–2 with 11 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, 1-0 (4th Norway Chess 2016, 2016).
Next game: Harikrishna vs Carlsen, ½-½ (79th Tata Steel GpA, 2017).
The moves of Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, 42nd Olympiad 2016
Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 47 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.
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, the game was drawn between Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Pentala Harikrishna?
In the 28 games between them in our database (2004 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–2 with 11 draws. This game is number 10 of 28.
Where and when was Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 42nd Olympiad 2016, round 11.5, on 13 September 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Pentala Harikrishna (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Pentala Harikrishna and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (94 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.