Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, World Blitz 2017

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 29 moves · Round 15.1 · 30 December 2017

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Magnus Carlsen
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Sergey Karjakin
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackSergey Karjakin
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Blitz 2017
  • Round15.1
  • Date30 December 2017
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length29 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 73 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 (9th London Classic 2017, 2017).

Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, ½-½ (80th Tata Steel GpA, 2018).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, World Blitz 2017

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.Bxc6 dxc6 6.Nc3 O-O 7.Be3 Bd6 8.Bg5 Re8 9.h3 c5 10.Nd5 Be7 11.Nxe7+ Qxe7 12.O-O h6 13.Be3 Nd7 14.Nd2 Nb8 15.f4 exf4 16.Rxf4 Nc6 17.Qh5 b6 18.Raf1 Rf8 19.Nf3 Be6 20.Rh4 f6 21.Qg6 Qf7 22.Qg3 Nb4 23.Bxh6 Nxc2 24.Ne5 fxe5 25.Rxf7 Rxf7 26.Qg6 Bxa2 27.Bg5 Rff8 28.Rh7 Rf7 29.Bf6 1-0

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Sergey Karjakin at World Blitz 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 29 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 73 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin played?

At the World Blitz 2017, round 15.1, on 30 December 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sergey Karjakin (Black), at World Blitz 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 29 moves (57 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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