Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Supreme Masters 2013

Ruy Lopez (C95) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 5.3 · 13 May 2013

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Sergey Karjakin
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteSergey Karjakin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSupreme Masters 2013
  • Round5.3
  • Date13 May 2013
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C95)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 36 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, 1-0 (Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013, 2013).

Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).

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The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Supreme Masters 2013

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.c3 O-O 9.h3 Nb8 10.d4 Nbd7 11.Nbd2 Bb7 12.Bc2 Re8 13.a4 Bf8 14.Bd3 c6 15.Qc2 Rc8 16.axb5 axb5 17.b4 Qc7 18.Bb2 Ra8 19.Rad1 Nb6 20.c4 bxc4 21.Nxc4 Nxc4 22.Bxc4 h6 23.dxe5 dxe5 24.Bc3 Ba6 25.Bb3 c5 26.Qb2 c4 27.Ba4 Re6 28.Nxe5 Bb7 29.Bc2 Rae8 30.f4 Bd6 31.Kh2 Nh5 32.g3 f6 33.Ng6 Nxf4 34.Rxd6 Nxg6 35.Rxe6 Rxe6 36.Bd4 f5 37.e5 Nxe5 38.Bxe5 Qc6 39.Rg1 Qd5 40.Bxf5 Rxe5 41.Bg4 h5 42.Bd1 c3 43.Qf2 Rf5 44.Qe3 Qf7 45.g4 Re5 46.Qd4 Qc7 0-1

A full-length game in which Sergey Karjakin was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Supreme Masters 2013 in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C95), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 46 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.

After the contest, 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 36 of 95.

Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Supreme Masters 2013, round 5.3, on 13 May 2013.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Supreme Masters 2013 in 2013.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C95). 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 46 moves (92 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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