Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2007

Ruy Lopez (C83) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 12 · 27 January 2007

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Sergey Karjakin
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteSergey Karjakin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCorus A 2007
  • Round12
  • Date27 January 2007
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C83)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 4 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, 0-1 (KO, 2006).

Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Blindfold World Cup, 2007).

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The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2007

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Nxe4 6.d4 b5 7.Bb3 d5 8.dxe5 Be6 9.Nbd2 Be7 10.c3 O-O 11.Bc2 f5 12.Nb3 Qd7 13.Nbd4 Nxd4 14.Nxd4 c5 15.Nxe6 Qxe6 16.f3 Ng5 17.a4 Rad8 18.axb5 axb5 19.Bxg5 Bxg5 20.f4 Be7 21.Kh1 Kh8 22.Qd3 Qb6 23.g4 c4 24.Qh3 Qc6 25.Qg2 fxg4 26.f5 Bc5 27.Qxg4 Rde8 28.f6 gxf6 29.Bxh7 Rxe5 30.Bf5 Rf7 31.Rae1 d4+ 32.Be4 Qe6 33.Bf5 Qc6+ 34.Be4 Qe6 35.Bf5 Qc6+ 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Sergey Karjakin take on Magnus Carlsen at Corus A in 2007. It was played in round 12. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Ruy Lopez (C83) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 35 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.

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. 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 4 of 95.

Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Corus A, round 12, on 27 January 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Corus A in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C83). 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 35 moves (70 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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