Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, XXII Rapid KO 2009
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 2.2 · 7 June 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVassily Ivanchuk
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventXXII Rapid KO 2009
- Round2.2
- Date7 June 2009
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 35 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 (XXII Rapid KO, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, 1-0 (XXII Rapid KO, 2009).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, XXII Rapid KO 2009
Magnus Carlsen and Vassily Ivanchuk met over the board in this middlegame battle at XXII Rapid KO in 2009. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D35), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 38 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vassily Ivanchuk. 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 35 of 75.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk played?
At the XXII Rapid KO, round 2.2, on 7 June 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vassily Ivanchuk (Black), at XXII Rapid KO in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). 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 38 moves (76 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.