Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 61 moves · Round 5.2 · 25 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVassily Ivanchuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLegends of Chess Prelim 2020
- Round5.2
- Date25 July 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length61 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 69 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, 0-1 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Ivanchuk, 1-0 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Prelim 2020
In this encounter Vassily Ivanchuk had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Legends of Chess Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 61 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, the game was drawn between Vassily Ivanchuk and Magnus Carlsen. 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 69 of 75.
Where and when was Vassily Ivanchuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Legends of Chess Prelim, round 5.2, 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 Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Vassily Ivanchuk and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 61 moves (121 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.