Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2016
Slav Defense (D11) · 1-0 (Vassily Ivanchuk won) · 52 moves · Round 7.1 · 27 December 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Vassily Ivanchuk won
- EventWorld Rapid 2016
- Round7.1
- Date27 December 2016
- OpeningSlav Defense (D11)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 61 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 2015, 2015).
Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, 0-1 (World Blitz 2016, 2016).
The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2016
A full-length game in which Vassily Ivanchuk was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Slav Defense (D11) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Vassily Ivanchuk won with the white pieces. 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 61 of 75.
Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Rapid 2016, round 7.1, on 27 December 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vassily Ivanchuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Vassily Ivanchuk won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (103 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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