Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
Catalan Opening (E00) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 36 moves · Round 5.5 · 25 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventLegends of Chess Prelim 2020
- Round5.5
- Date25 July 2020
- OpeningCatalan Opening (E00)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 68 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 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Ivanchuk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
This middlegame battle sees Vassily Ivanchuk take on Magnus Carlsen at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Catalan Opening (E00) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 36 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 black 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 68 of 75.
Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Legends of Chess Prelim, round 5.5, on 25 July 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vassily Ivanchuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E00). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.