Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, 6th YM 2005

Petrov Defense (C42) · 1-0 (Pentala Harikrishna won) · 56 moves · Round 1.1 · 14 September 2005

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White
Pentala Harikrishna
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhitePentala Harikrishna
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Pentala Harikrishna won
  • Event6th YM 2005
  • Round1.1
  • Date14 September 2005
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 2 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 (6th Open, 2004).

Next game: Carlsen vs Harikrishna, ½-½ (6th YM, 2005).

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The moves of Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen, 6th YM 2005

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Nc3 Nxc3 6.dxc3 Be7 7.Bf4 Nc6 8.Qd2 O-O 9.O-O-O Bf5 10.Rg1 Qd7 11.h3 Rae8 12.Kb1 Bf6 13.g4 Be4 14.Rg3 Bxf3 15.Rxf3 Ne5 16.Re3 Qa4 17.Qd4 Qxd4 18.cxd4 Ng6 19.Rxe8 Rxe8 20.Bc1 Bh4 21.Bc4 c6 22.Rf1 d5 23.Bd3 Nf8 24.c3 Ne6 25.f4 g5 26.fxg5 Bxg5 27.b3 Kg7 28.Kc2 Bxc1 29.Kxc1 h6 30.h4 Nf8 31.Kd2 Ng6 32.h5 Nf8 33.Bf5 Ne6 34.Kd3 Nc7 35.c4 a5 36.c5 a4 37.bxa4 Ra8 38.Rb1 Rxa4 39.Rxb7 Nb5 40.Bg6 Ra3+ 41.Kd2 Rxa2+ 42.Ke3 Ra7 43.Rxa7 Nxa7 44.Bd3 Nc8 45.Kf4 Kf6 46.Bf5 Na7 47.Bd7 Nb5 48.Bxc6 Nxd4 49.Bxd5 Nb5 50.Bc4 Nd4 51.Ke4 Nc6 52.Bb5 Ne7 53.Bd7 Ng8 54.c6 Ke7 55.Kd5 Nf6+ 56.Ke5 1-0

This full-length game sees Pentala Harikrishna take on Magnus Carlsen at 6th YM in 2005. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Petrov Defense (C42) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 56 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.

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

After the contest, Pentala Harikrishna won with the white 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 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 2 of 28.

Where and when was Pentala Harikrishna vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 6th YM, round 1.1, on 14 September 2005.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Pentala Harikrishna (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 6th YM in 2005.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Pentala Harikrishna won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (111 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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