Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
Modern Defense (B06) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 23 moves · Round 13 · 16 November 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteSergey Karjakin
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2009
- Round13
- Date16 November 2009
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length23 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 16 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.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (18th Amber Rapid, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (World Blitz, 2009).
The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
A middlegame battle in which Sergey Karjakin was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz in 2009. It was played in round 13. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 23 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.
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 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 16 of 95.
Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz, round 13, on 16 November 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 23 moves (46 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.