Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, Lindores Abbey Stars 2019
Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · ½-½ (Draw) · 49 moves · Round 5.2 · 26 May 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackSergey Karjakin
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventLindores Abbey Stars 2019
- Round5.2
- Date26 May 2019
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 84 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 (Lindores Abbey Stars, 2019).
Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Croatia GCT 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin, Lindores Abbey Stars 2019
Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin met over the board in this full-length game at Lindores Abbey Stars in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Pawn Game (D02) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, 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 84 of 95.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin played?
At the Lindores Abbey Stars, round 5.2, on 26 May 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sergey Karjakin (Black), at Lindores Abbey Stars in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Queen's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.