Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 5th Kings Tournament 2011
Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 33 moves · Round 2 · 12 June 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event5th Kings Tournament 2011
- Round2
- Date12 June 2011
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 45 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 (20th Amber Blindfold, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, 1-0 (5th Kings Tournament, 2011).
The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, 5th Kings Tournament 2011
Vassily Ivanchuk and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 5th Kings Tournament in 2011. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 33 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Vassily Ivanchuk and Magnus Carlsen. 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 45 of 75.
Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 5th Kings Tournament, round 2, on 12 June 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vassily Ivanchuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 5th Kings Tournament in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Vassily Ivanchuk and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.