Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Amber Rapid 2008
Alekhine's Defense (B04) · 1-0 (Sergey Karjakin won) · 40 moves · Round 3 · 17 March 2008
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteSergey Karjakin
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Sergey Karjakin won
- EventAmber Rapid 2008
- Round3
- Date17 March 2008
- OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B04)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 7 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 (Blindfold World Cup, 2007).
Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (Amber Blindfold, 2008).
The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Amber Rapid 2008
In this encounter Sergey Karjakin had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Amber Rapid in 2008. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Alekhine's Defense (B04) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 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.
After the contest, Sergey Karjakin won with the white 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 7 of 95.
Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Amber Rapid, round 3, on 17 March 2008.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Amber Rapid in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B04). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Sergey Karjakin won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.