Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, 5th MTel Masters 2009

Slav Defense (D11) · ½-½ (Draw) · 54 moves · Round 3 · 15 May 2009

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vassily Ivanchuk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVassily Ivanchuk
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event5th MTel Masters 2009
  • Round3
  • Date15 May 2009
  • OpeningSlav Defense (D11)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 28 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 (18th Amber Rapid, 2009).

Next game: Ivanchuk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (5th MTel Masters, 2009).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, 5th MTel Masters 2009

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 e6 4.Qc2 Nf6 5.Nbd2 dxc4 6.Nxc4 c5 7.dxc5 Bxc5 8.g3 b5 9.Nce5 Qc7 10.Qb3 a6 11.Bg2 Bb7 12.O-O Bd5 13.Qc3 Ne4 14.Qe1 O-O 15.Nd3 Bb6 16.Bf4 Qe7 17.Nd2 Nf6 18.e4 Bb7 19.Be3 Nbd7 20.Nb3 Rac8 21.f3 Rfd8 22.Rd1 Ne8 23.Bxb6 Nxb6 24.Qb4 Qc7 25.Qc5 Nc4 26.Qf2 Nf6 27.Nbc5 Nd7 28.b3 Nce5 29.Rc1 Nxd3 30.Nxd3 Qd6 31.Qe3 b4 32.Rfd1 Rxc1 33.Rxc1 a5 34.Bf1 Ba6 35.Nc5 Nxc5 36.Qxc5 h6 37.Qxd6 Rxd6 38.Bxa6 Rxa6 39.Kf2 a4 40.Rc4 axb3 41.axb3 Ra2+ 42.Kg1 Ra1+ 43.Kg2 Ra2+ 44.Kh3 Rf2 45.f4 f5 46.Rxb4 g5 47.fxg5 hxg5 48.exf5 exf5 49.g4 Rf3+ 50.Kg2 fxg4 51.h4 Kh7 52.hxg5 Kg6 53.Rxg4 Rxb3 54.Rg3 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Vassily Ivanchuk at 5th MTel Masters in 2009. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Slav Defense (D11), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 54 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.

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 Magnus Carlsen and Vassily Ivanchuk. 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 28 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk played?

At the 5th MTel Masters, round 3, on 15 May 2009.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vassily Ivanchuk (Black), at 5th MTel Masters in 2009.

What opening was played?

The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vassily Ivanchuk.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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