Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, GCT Rapid Paris 2017

Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 66 moves · Round 7.3 · 23 June 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
  • EventGCT Rapid Paris 2017
  • Round7.3
  • Date23 June 2017
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 68 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, 1-0 (5th Norway Chess 2017, 2017).

Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, ½-½ (GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, GCT Rapid Paris 2017

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.O-O Nf6 5.d3 O-O 6.h3 d5 7.exd5 Nxd5 8.a4 f6 9.Nbd2 Be6 10.Nb3 Be7 11.Re1 Kh8 12.Bd2 Bg8 13.d4 exd4 14.Nbxd4 Nxd4 15.Nxd4 Qd7 16.Qf3 Rfe8 17.Re4 Bf8 18.Rh4 Re5 19.Bd3 Rd8 20.Bf5 Qe8 21.Qd3 Ne7 22.Bxh7 Rh5 23.Rxh5 Qxh5 24.Bxg8 Kxg8 25.Be3 c5 26.Qb3+ Qd5 27.c4 Qe4 28.Ne2 Rd3 29.Nc3 Nf5 30.Nxe4 Rxb3 31.Bxc5 Bxc5 32.Nxc5 Rxb2 33.Rd1 Rb4 34.Rd5 b6 35.Nd3 Rb1+ 36.Kh2 Rd1 37.c5 Ne7 38.Rd8+ Kh7 39.cxb6 axb6 40.Rd7 Nc8 41.g4 Ra1 42.Nf4 Rxa4 43.Nh5 Ra7 44.Nxf6+ Kg6 45.Rxa7 Nxa7 46.Nd5 b5 47.Nb4 Kf6 48.f4 Ke6 49.h4 Kd6 50.h5 Nc6 51.Nxc6 Kxc6 52.g5 b4 53.h6 gxh6 54.gxh6 b3 55.h7 b2 56.h8=Q b1=Q 57.Qe5 Qd3 58.Qe6+ Qd6 59.Qc8+ Kd5 60.Kg3 Qg6+ 61.Qg4 Qf6 62.Qh5+ Kd6 63.Kg4 Ke7 64.Qh7+ Kf8 65.Qe4 Kg7 66.Qe8 Qg6+ 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Sergey Karjakin at GCT Rapid Paris 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 66 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin. 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 68 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin played?

At the GCT Rapid Paris 2017, round 7.3, on 23 June 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sergey Karjakin (Black), at GCT Rapid Paris 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). 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 66 moves (132 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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