Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
King's Pawn Game (C20) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 13.2 · 2 July 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
- Round13.2
- Date2 July 2017
- OpeningKing's Pawn Game (C20)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 65 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, 1-0 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2017).
Next game: Ivanchuk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2017
This middlegame battle sees Vassily Ivanchuk take on Magnus Carlsen at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Pawn Game (C20) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 39 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 65 of 75.
Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 13.2, on 2 July 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vassily Ivanchuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Game (ECO code C20). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (78 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 King's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.