Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, 19th Amber Blindfold 2010
Flank Openings (A00) · 0-1 (Vassily Ivanchuk won) · 31 moves · Round 1 · 13 March 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVassily Ivanchuk
- Result0-1 · Vassily Ivanchuk won
- Event19th Amber Blindfold 2010
- Round1
- Date13 March 2010
- OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
- Length31 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 42 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, 1-0 (19th Amber Rapid, 2010).
Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, 0-1 (20th Amber Rapid, 2011).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, 19th Amber Blindfold 2010
Magnus Carlsen and Vassily Ivanchuk met over the board in this middlegame battle at 19th Amber Blindfold in 2010. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Flank Openings (A00) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 31 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.
In the end, Vassily Ivanchuk won with the black 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 42 of 75.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk played?
At the 19th Amber Blindfold, round 1, on 13 March 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vassily Ivanchuk (Black), at 19th Amber Blindfold in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Vassily Ivanchuk won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (62 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.