Magnus Carlsen vs Gata Kamsky, Tal Mem 2007

Ruy Lopez (C88) · ½-½ (Draw) · 37 moves · Round 9 · 19 November 2007

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Gata Kamsky
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackGata Kamsky
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTal Mem 2007
  • Round9
  • Date19 November 2007
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
  • Length37 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 6 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: Kamsky vs Carlsen, ½-½ (37th Olympiad, 2006).

Next game: Carlsen vs Kamsky, 0-1 (World Blitz, 2007).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Gata Kamsky, Tal Mem 2007

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.a4 b4 9.d3 d6 10.Nbd2 Rb8 11.c3 Bg4 12.h3 Bh5 13.g4 Bg6 14.Nh4 Kh8 15.Bc4 d5 16.Nxg6+ fxg6 17.exd5 Nxd5 18.Ne4 bxc3 19.bxc3 Na5 20.Ba2 c6 21.Be3 Nb7 22.Rb1 Nxe3 23.Rxe3 Nc5 24.Rxb8 Qxb8 25.Nxc5 Bxc5 26.Rf3 a5 27.Kg2 Rf6 28.Qe2 Qf8 29.Qe4 Rxf3 30.Qxf3 Qf6 31.Bf7 Ba3 32.Be8 Bb2 33.c4 c5 34.Bf7 e4 35.dxe4 Be5 36.Bd5 Qxf3+ 37.Kxf3 g5 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky met over the board in this middlegame battle at Tal Mem in 2007. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C88) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 37 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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky. 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 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 6 of 26.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Gata Kamsky played?

At the Tal Mem, round 9, on 19 November 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Gata Kamsky (Black), at Tal Mem in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Gata Kamsky.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 37 moves (74 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?

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