Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2016
Slav Defense (D10) · ½-½ (Draw) · 33 moves · Round 7 · 20 November 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteSergey Karjakin
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWCh 2016
- Round7
- Date20 November 2016
- OpeningSlav Defense (D10)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 54 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 (WCh 2016, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 0-1 (WCh 2016, 2016).
The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, WCh 2016
A middlegame battle in which Sergey Karjakin was paired against Magnus Carlsen at WCh 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D10), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 33 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, 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 54 of 95.
Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the WCh 2016, round 7, on 20 November 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at WCh 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (66 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.