Gata Kamsky vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Rapid 2009
Sicilian Defense (B73) · 1-0 (Gata Kamsky won) · 49 moves · Round 1 · 14 March 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteGata Kamsky
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Gata Kamsky won
- Event18th Amber Rapid 2009
- Round1
- Date14 March 2009
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B73)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 15 of 26 between Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky in the Rama Chess database (2005–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 11–7 with 8 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Kamsky, ½-½ (Corus A, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Kamsky, 1-0 (18th Amber Blindfold, 2009).
The moves of Gata Kamsky vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Rapid 2009
This full-length game sees Gata Kamsky take on Magnus Carlsen at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B73), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 49 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.
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, Gata Kamsky 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 Gata Kamsky?
In the 26 games between them in our database (2005 to 2024) Carlsen leads 11–7 with 8 draws. This game is number 15 of 26.
Where and when was Gata Kamsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 18th Amber Rapid, round 1, on 14 March 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Gata Kamsky (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B73). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Gata Kamsky won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (98 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.