Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, 5th Kings Tournament 2011

Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 72 moves · Round 7 · 18 June 2011

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vassily Ivanchuk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVassily Ivanchuk
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event5th Kings Tournament 2011
  • Round7
  • Date18 June 2011
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 46 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 (5th Kings Tournament, 2011).

Next game: Ivanchuk vs Carlsen, 0-1 (4th Final Masters, 2011).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, 5th Kings Tournament 2011

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 Bb4 5.Bg5 Nbd7 6.cxd5 exd5 7.Qc2 c5 8.dxc5 h6 9.Bd2 O-O 10.e3 Bxc5 11.Rc1 Qe7 12.Be2 a6 13.Qd3 Nb6 14.O-O Bg4 15.Nd4 Bd7 16.Bf3 Rfe8 17.b3 Ba3 18.Rc2 Rac8 19.Nce2 Rxc2 20.Qxc2 Be6 21.Bc1 Rc8 22.Bxa3 Qxa3 23.Qd2 Bg4 24.Bxg4 Nxg4 25.Nf5 Nf6 26.h3 Kh7 27.Qd4 Nbd7 28.Qf4 Nf8 29.Neg3 Ng6 30.Qd4 Qc5 31.f3 Qxd4 32.Nxd4 Ne5 33.Rd1 g6 34.Kf2 Kg7 35.Nge2 Kf8 36.g4 Nc6 37.Rc1 Ke7 38.h4 Kd6 39.h5 Ne7 40.Rh1 gxh5 41.gxh5 Rg8 42.Ng3 Rg5 43.b4 Kd7 44.Rh4 Ne8 45.Rf4 Nd6 46.a4 b6 47.a5 bxa5 48.bxa5 f5 49.Rh4 Nc4 50.f4 Rg4 51.Rh3 Nd6 52.Rh1 Rg8 53.Rb1 Ra8 54.Kf3 Kc7 55.Ne6+ Kc8 56.Nc5 Rb8 57.Rxb8+ Kxb8 58.Nxa6+ Kb7 59.Nb4 Nc4 60.a6+ Kb6 61.Ke2 Nd6 62.Kd3 Nb5 63.Ne2 Ka5 64.Nc3 Nc7 65.Nbxd5 Nexd5 66.Nxd5 Nxd5 67.a7 Nc7 68.Kd4 Kb6 69.Ke5 Kxa7 70.Kxf5 Nd5 71.Kg6 Nxe3 72.Kxh6 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Vassily Ivanchuk met over the board in this marathon at 5th Kings Tournament in 2011. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 72 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

After the contest, 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 46 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk played?

At the 5th Kings Tournament, round 7, on 18 June 2011.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vassily Ivanchuk (Black), at 5th Kings Tournament in 2011.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 72 moves (143 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.

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