Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Blindfold 2009
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 32 moves · Round 2 · 15 March 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event18th Amber Blindfold 2009
- Round2
- Date15 March 2009
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 26 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: Ivanchuk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (XXVI SuperGM, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, ½-½ (18th Amber Rapid, 2009).
The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Blindfold 2009
This middlegame battle sees Vassily Ivanchuk take on Magnus Carlsen at 18th Amber Blindfold in 2009. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 32 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Vassily Ivanchuk 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 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 26 of 75.
Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 18th Amber Blindfold, round 2, on 15 March 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vassily Ivanchuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 18th Amber Blindfold in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Vassily Ivanchuk and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.