Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, World Blitz Final 2012

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 29 · 10 July 2012

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Sergey Karjakin
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackSergey Karjakin
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Blitz Final 2012
  • Round29
  • Date10 July 2012
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 31 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: Karjakin vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Blitz Final, 2012).

Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, ½-½ (5th Final Masters, 2012).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, World Blitz Final 2012

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.Bxc6 dxc6 6.Nbd2 O-O 7.O-O Bg4 8.h3 Bh5 9.Nc4 Re8 10.Be3 Bd6 11.Bg5 h6 12.Bh4 g5 13.g4 Bg6 14.Bg3 Nd7 15.h4 f6 16.Ne3 Bf8 17.Kg2 Nc5 18.hxg5 hxg5 19.Nf5 Ne6 20.Rh1 Qd7 21.Rh3 Bxf5 22.exf5 Nf4+ 23.Bxf4 exf4 24.Nd2 Rad8 25.Qf3 Bg7 26.Ne4 Kf7 27.Rh7 Rh8 28.Qh3 Rxh7 29.Qxh7 Rh8 30.Qg6+ Kf8 31.Nxf6 Qf7 32.Nh7+ Rxh7 33.Qxh7 Qd5+ 34.f3 Qe5 35.Kf1 Qe3 36.Qh3 Bxb2 37.Re1 Qd2 38.Qh6+ Bg7 39.Qg6 Be5 40.f6 1-0

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Sergey Karjakin at World Blitz Final in 2012. It was played in round 29. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 31 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin played?

At the World Blitz Final, round 29, on 10 July 2012.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sergey Karjakin (Black), at World Blitz Final in 2012.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

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?

Browse the full Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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