Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, 79th Tata Steel GpA 2017

Italian Game (C53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 53 moves · Round 13.1 · 29 January 2017

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Sergey Karjakin
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackSergey Karjakin
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event79th Tata Steel GpA 2017
  • Round13.1
  • Date29 January 2017
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 65 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 (World Blitz 2016, 2016).

Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, 0-1 (5th Norway Blitz 2017, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, 79th Tata Steel GpA 2017

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3 O-O 6.Bg5 d6 7.Nbd2 h6 8.Bh4 g5 9.Nxg5 hxg5 10.Bxg5 Kg7 11.Qf3 Be6 12.b4 Bb6 13.Bd5 a5 14.b5 Nb8 15.Bxb7 Ra7 16.Bd5 Nbd7 17.Nc4 Bxd5 18.exd5 Qe8 19.Ne3 Rg8 20.O-O Nh7 21.Nf5+ Kh8 22.Bh4 Ra8 23.Rae1 f6 24.Re4 Nc5 25.Re3 Nd7 26.d4 Qg6 27.Ne7 Qg4 28.Nxg8 Rxg8 29.Qxg4 Rxg4 30.g3 exd4 31.cxd4 Bxd4 32.Re8+ Rg8 33.Re7 Rg7 34.Re4 Ne5 35.Kg2 Bb6 36.f4 Ng6 37.Kh3 Kg8 38.Rfe1 Kf7 39.Re6 Rg8 40.R1e4 f5 41.Re2 Rh8 42.a4 Kg7 43.Rxg6+ Kxg6 44.Re6+ Kf7 45.Re7+ Kg8 46.Kg2 Nf8 47.Bg5 Rh7 48.Re8 Kf7 49.Rd8 Kg8 50.Re8 Rf7 51.Bh6 Rf6 52.Bg5 Rf7 53.Bh6 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Sergey Karjakin at 79th Tata Steel GpA in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Italian Game (C53) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 53 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin. 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 65 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin played?

At the 79th Tata Steel GpA, round 13.1, on 29 January 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sergey Karjakin (Black), at 79th Tata Steel GpA in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (105 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?

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