Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE World Rapid 2014
Sicilian Defense (B77) · ½-½ (Draw) · 58 moves · Round 6.2 · 17 June 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteSergey Karjakin
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventFIDE World Rapid 2014
- Round6.2
- Date17 June 2014
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B77)
- Length58 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 43 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, ½-½ (2nd Norway Chess 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 0-1 (World Blitz 2015, 2015).
The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE World Rapid 2014
A full-length game in which Sergey Karjakin was paired against Magnus Carlsen at FIDE World Rapid 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B77), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 58 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.
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, 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 43 of 95.
Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the FIDE World Rapid 2014, round 6.2, on 17 June 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE World Rapid 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B77). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 58 moves (115 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.