Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 19th Amber Rapid 2010
Sicilian Defense (B97) · 1-0 (Vassily Ivanchuk won) · 49 moves · Round 1 · 13 March 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Vassily Ivanchuk won
- Event19th Amber Rapid 2010
- Round1
- Date13 March 2010
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B97)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 41 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, 1-0 (Corus A, 2010).
Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, 0-1 (19th Amber Blindfold, 2010).
The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 19th Amber Rapid 2010
In this encounter Vassily Ivanchuk had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 19th Amber Rapid in 2010. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B97) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 49 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.
When the dust settled, Vassily Ivanchuk 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 41 of 75.
Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 19th Amber Rapid, round 1, on 13 March 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vassily Ivanchuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 19th Amber Rapid in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B97). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Vassily Ivanchuk won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (98 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.