Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, 79th Tata Steel GpA 2017
Four Knights Game (C48) · ½-½ (Draw) · 37 moves · Round 10.1 · 25 January 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePentala Harikrishna
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event79th Tata Steel GpA 2017
- Round10.1
- Date25 January 2017
- OpeningFour Knights Game (C48)
- Length37 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 11 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: Harikrishna vs Carlsen, ½-½ (42nd Olympiad 2016, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, 1-0 (World Blitz 2017, 2017).
The moves of Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, 79th Tata Steel GpA 2017
This middlegame battle sees Pentala Harikrishna take on Magnus Carlsen at 79th Tata Steel GpA in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Four Knights Game (C48) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 37 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Pentala Harikrishna 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 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 11 of 28.
Where and when was Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 79th Tata Steel GpA, round 10.1, on 25 January 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Pentala Harikrishna (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 79th Tata Steel GpA in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C48). 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 37 moves (73 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.