Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Blindfold 2011
French Defense (C11) · ½-½ (Draw) · 43 moves · Round 6 · 18 March 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteSergey Karjakin
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event20th Amber Blindfold 2011
- Round6
- Date18 March 2011
- OpeningFrench Defense (C11)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 23 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, ½-½ (VI World Blitz, 2010).
Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (20th Amber Rapid, 2011).
The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, 20th Amber Blindfold 2011
In this encounter Sergey Karjakin had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 20th Amber Blindfold in 2011. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From French Defense (C11) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 43 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen. 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 23 of 95.
Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 20th Amber Blindfold, round 6, on 18 March 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 20th Amber Blindfold in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used French Defense (ECO code C11). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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.