Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, Corus B 2005

English Opening (A35) · ½-½ (Draw) · 40 moves · Round 4 · 18 January 2005

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Sergey Karjakin
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackSergey Karjakin
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCorus B 2005
  • Round4
  • Date18 January 2005
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A35)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 1 of 95 between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin in the Rama Chess database (2005–2021). In all their games Carlsen leads 33–15 with 47 draws.

Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, ½-½ (KO, 2006).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, Corus B 2005

1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 e5 4.d3 g6 5.a3 a5 6.e3 f5 7.d4 e4 8.d5 Nb8 9.Nd2 d6 10.g4 Nf6 11.gxf5 gxf5 12.Bh3 Bg7 13.Rg1 O-O 14.b3 Kh8 15.Bb2 Nbd7 16.Na4 Ne8 17.Bxg7+ Nxg7 18.Qc2 Ne5 19.Qc3 Qf6 20.f4 exf3 21.O-O-O f4 22.Bxc8 Raxc8 23.e4 Rce8 24.Rdf1 Ng6 25.Rxf3 Qxc3+ 26.Nxc3 Rf6 27.Rh3 Ne5 28.Nf3 Kg8 29.Kc2 b6 30.Nxe5 dxe5 31.Kd3 Rg6 32.Ne2 Re7 33.Rxg6 hxg6 34.Rh6 Kf7 35.Ng1 Ne8 36.Nf3 Kg7 37.Rh4 Nd6 38.Rg4 Kf6 39.Rg1 Ra7 40.a4 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Sergey Karjakin at Corus B in 2005. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with English Opening (A35), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 40 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.

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

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin. 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 Sergey Karjakin?

In the 95 games between them in our database (2005 to 2021) Carlsen leads 33–15 with 47 draws. This game is number 1 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin played?

At the Corus B, round 4, on 18 January 2005.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sergey Karjakin (Black), at Corus B in 2005.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A35). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (79 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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