Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017

Indian Defenses (A45) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 22 moves · Round 4.5 · 1 July 2017

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vassily Ivanchuk
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVassily Ivanchuk
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
  • Round4.5
  • Date1 July 2017
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length22 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 64 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 (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2017).

Next game: Ivanchuk vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 c5 3.d5 b5 4.c4 g6 5.cxb5 a6 6.e3 Bg7 7.Nc3 O-O 8.Nf3 d6 9.Nd2 Nbd7 10.e4 Ne8 11.a4 Nc7 12.Be2 axb5 13.axb5 Rxa1 14.Qxa1 f5 15.exf5 Rxf5 16.Be3 Nb6 17.Qa5 Bxc3 18.Qxb6 Bxb2 19.O-O Rf8 20.Qa7 Bf5 21.b6 Nxd5 22.Qa2 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vassily Ivanchuk at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Indian Defenses (A45) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 22 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.

When the dust settled, 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 64 of 75.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vassily Ivanchuk played?

At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 4.5, on 1 July 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vassily Ivanchuk (Black), at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 22 moves (43 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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