Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2010
French Defense (C11) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 10 · 27 January 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteSergey Karjakin
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCorus A 2010
- Round10
- Date27 January 2010
- OpeningFrench Defense (C11)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 18 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 (World Blitz, 2009).
Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, 0-1 (19th Amber Blindfold, 2010).
The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2010
This full-length game sees Sergey Karjakin take on Magnus Carlsen at Corus A in 2010. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed French Defense (C11) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 45 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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 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 18 of 95.
Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Corus A, round 10, on 27 January 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Corus A in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used French Defense (ECO code C11). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.