Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, XXIV SuperGM 2007

Indian Defenses (A46) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 4 · 21 February 2007

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Vassily Ivanchuk
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventXXIV SuperGM 2007
  • Round4
  • Date21 February 2007
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A46)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 2 of 75 between Magnus Carlsen and Vassily Ivanchuk in the Rama Chess database (2005–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 24–18 with 33 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, ½-½ (2nd Samba Cup, 2005).

Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, 1-0 (XXIV SuperGM, 2007).

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The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, XXIV SuperGM 2007

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.g3 d5 4.Bg2 b5 5.Nbd2 Bb7 6.Nb3 a5 7.Bd2 Nc6 8.Nc1 Bd6 9.Nd3 O-O 10.O-O Ne4 11.Be3 b4 12.Re1 Ba6 13.Nfe5 Ne7 14.f3 Nf5 15.Bf4 Nf6 16.c3 Ne7 17.Qd2 bxc3 18.bxc3 Rc8 19.Bg5 Bxd3 20.Nxd3 Nd7 21.e4 c5 22.exd5 exd5 23.Bh3 cxd4 24.cxd4 h6 25.Bf4 Bxf4 26.Nxf4 Rc4 27.Bf1 Rc8 28.Bh3 Rc4 29.Bf1 Rc8 30.Rab1 Nf6 31.Rb5 Nc6 32.Rc5 Qb6 33.Rec1 g5 34.Ne2 Ne5 35.Qc3 Nc4 36.Kh1 Nd7 37.Rxc8 Rxc8 38.Qd3 Nf6 39.Nc3 Qb2 40.Rc2 Qa1 41.Qd1 Qxd1 42.Nxd1 Re8 43.Kg2 Ne3+ 44.Nxe3 Rxe3 45.Kf2 Ra3 46.Bb5 h5 47.Ke2 Kg7 48.Rb2 h4 49.Kf2 hxg3+ 50.hxg3 g4 51.Be2 gxf3 52.Bxf3 a4 53.Rb5 Rxa2+ 54.Ke3 a3 55.Ra5 Ra1 56.Kd2 a2 57.Kc2 Rf1 58.Bd1 Ne4 59.g4 Nf2 60.Rxa2 Rxd1 0-1

This full-length game sees Vassily Ivanchuk take on Magnus Carlsen at XXIV SuperGM in 2007. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Indian Defenses (A46) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 60 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 Vassily Ivanchuk?

In the 75 games between them in our database (2005 to 2024) Carlsen leads 24–18 with 33 draws. This game is number 2 of 75.

Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the XXIV SuperGM, round 4, on 21 February 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vassily Ivanchuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at XXIV SuperGM in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A46). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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