Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, Corus A 2010
Slav Defense (D10) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 35 moves · Round 7 · 23 January 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVassily Ivanchuk
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCorus A 2010
- Round7
- Date23 January 2010
- OpeningSlav Defense (D10)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 40 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, 0-1 (World Blitz, 2009).
Next game: Ivanchuk vs Carlsen, 1-0 (19th Amber Rapid, 2010).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, Corus A 2010
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Vassily Ivanchuk at Corus A in 2010. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Slav Defense (D10) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 35 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 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 40 of 75.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk played?
At the Corus A, round 7, on 23 January 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vassily Ivanchuk (Black), at Corus A in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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?
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