Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Blitz 2019

French Defense (C11) · 1-0 (Sergey Karjakin won) · 65 moves · Round 2.1 · 13 August 2019

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Sergey Karjakin
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteSergey Karjakin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Sergey Karjakin won
  • EventSaint Louis Blitz 2019
  • Round2.1
  • Date13 August 2019
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C11)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 87 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, 1-0 (Saint Louis Rapid 2019, 2019).

Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Blitz 2019

1.d4 e6 2.e4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7 5.f4 c5 6.Nf3 Nc6 7.Be3 cxd4 8.Nxd4 Bc5 9.Qd2 Bxd4 10.Bxd4 Nxd4 11.Qxd4 Qb6 12.Qxb6 Nxb6 13.h4 Bd7 14.h5 h6 15.O-O-O Ke7 16.Bd3 a6 17.Rh3 Na4 18.Ne2 Nc5 19.Nd4 Rac8 20.Rg3 Rhg8 21.Kd2 Bb5 22.f5 Bd7 23.fxe6 Bxe6 24.Ke3 Nd7 25.Bh7 Rh8 26.Rxg7 Nxe5 27.Rf1 Rce8 28.Nxe6 Kxe6 29.Kd4 Kd6 30.Bd3 Nc6+ 31.Kc3 Ne5 32.Kd4 Re6 33.Bf5 Rf6 34.Bd3 Nc6+ 35.Ke3 Rxf1 36.Bxf1 Ke6 37.Rg4 Re8 38.Bd3 Ne5 39.Rb4 Re7 40.Kf4 Nc6 41.Rb6 Kd6 42.g4 Kc5 43.Rb3 Nd4 44.Rc3+ Kd6 45.Rc8 Re1 46.Rh8 Ne6+ 47.Kg3 Ke5 48.Rxh6 Re3+ 49.Kf2 d4 50.Rh8 Ng5 51.Re8+ Kf4 52.Rxe3 dxe3+ 53.Ke2 Kxg4 54.h6 f5 55.Kxe3 a5 56.a4 b6 57.c3 Kh5 58.Bxf5 Kxh6 59.Kd4 Kg7 60.Kd5 Kf6 61.Bc2 Nf3 62.Kc6 Ne5+ 63.Kxb6 Nc4+ 64.Kc5 Nxb2 65.Kd4 1-0

Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From French Defense (C11) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 65 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.

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 87 of 95.

Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Saint Louis Blitz 2019, round 2.1, on 13 August 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C11). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Sergey Karjakin won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 65 moves (129 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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