Gata Kamsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th Mar Late 2023

Sicilian Defense (B44) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 7 · 7 March 2023

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Gata Kamsky
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteGata Kamsky
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 7th Mar Late 2023
  • Round7
  • Date7 March 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B44)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 22 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, 1-0 (Titled Tue 3rd Jan Late, 2023).

Next game: Kamsky vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 13th Jun Early, 2023).

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The moves of Gata Kamsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th Mar Late 2023

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e6 5.Nb5 d6 6.c4 Nf6 7.N1c3 a6 8.Nd4 d5 9.cxd5 exd5 10.exd5 Nxd5 11.Nxc6 bxc6 12.Bd2 Bd6 13.Be2 O-O 14.O-O Rb8 15.Nxd5 cxd5 16.Bc3 Bc5 17.Bd4 Bxd4 18.Qxd4 Qb6 19.Qxb6 Rxb6 20.b3 Be6 21.Rac1 Rc8 22.Rxc8+ Bxc8 23.Rc1 Be6 24.Rc5 Kf8 25.Kf1 Ke7 26.Ke1 Kd6 27.Ra5 Bc8 28.Kd2 g5 29.h3 Ke5 30.Bf3 Be6 31.Be2 Bc8 32.Bf3 Rd6 33.Be2 h6 34.Bd3 Rf6 35.Ke3 Rc6 36.g3 Bxh3 37.f4+ gxf4+ 38.gxf4+ Kd6 39.Rxa6 Rxa6 40.Bxa6 h5 41.b4 h4 42.a4 Bf5 43.a5 h3 44.Kf2 d4 45.Bb7 d3 46.b5 h2 47.Bf3 d2 48.a6 d1=Q 0-1

A full-length game in which Gata Kamsky was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 7th Mar Late in 2023. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B44), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 48 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

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 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 22 of 26.

Where and when was Gata Kamsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 7th Mar Late, round 7, on 7 March 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Gata Kamsky (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 7th Mar Late in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B44). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (96 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.

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