Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Norway Blitz 2014
Ruy Lopez (C60) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 7.5 · 2 June 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteSergey Karjakin
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event2nd Norway Blitz 2014
- Round7.5
- Date2 June 2014
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C60)
- Length34 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 41 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 (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014, 2014).
Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, ½-½ (2nd Norway Chess 2014, 2014).
The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Norway Blitz 2014
Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 2nd Norway Blitz 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C60), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 34 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 41 of 95.
Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 2nd Norway Blitz 2014, round 7.5, on 2 June 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 2nd Norway Blitz 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C60). 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 34 moves (67 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.