Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Prelim 2020

Sicilian Defense (B81) · ½-½ (Draw) · 58 moves · Round 9.5 · 21 May 2020

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White
Sergey Karjakin
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteSergey Karjakin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventLindores Abbey Prelim 2020
  • Round9.5
  • Date21 May 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B81)
  • Length58 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 90 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, ½-½ (7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, 2019).

Next game: Karjakin vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Skilling Open Prelim, 2020).

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The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, Lindores Abbey Prelim 2020

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 d6 6.g4 e5 7.Bb5+ Bd7 8.Bxd7+ Qxd7 9.Nf5 h5 10.gxh5 Nxh5 11.Nd5 Nc6 12.Bg5 g6 13.Ng3 Bg7 14.c3 Nf4 15.h4 Nxd5 16.Qxd5 Bh6 17.Bf6 Ne7 18.Qd3 Rh7 19.Rd1 Rd8 20.h5 Bf4 21.hxg6 Rxh1+ 22.Nxh1 fxg6 23.Ng3 Qe6 24.Qb5+ Rd7 25.Bxe7 Kxe7 26.Ne2 Bg5 27.Qd5 Qxd5 28.Rxd5 Ke6 29.Rd3 Rh7 30.Rg3 Rh1+ 31.Rg1 Rxg1+ 32.Nxg1 d5 33.f3 b5 34.Ke2 dxe4 35.fxe4 Bc1 36.b3 Bb2 37.Kd3 g5 38.Kc2 Ba3 39.b4 a5 40.Kb3 Bc1 41.bxa5 Be3 42.Ne2 Kd6 43.c4 Kc5 44.cxb5 Kxb5 45.Kc3 g4 46.Kd3 Bf2 47.Nc3+ Kxa5 48.Ke2 Bh4 49.Nd5 Ka4 50.Ne3 g3 51.Kf3 Ka3 52.Nc4+ Kxa2 53.Nxe5 Kb3 54.Ng6 Bf6 55.Kxg3 Kc4 56.Kf4 Kd4 57.Kf5 Ke3 58.Kxf6 Kxe4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Sergey Karjakin had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Lindores Abbey Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B81) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 58 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen. 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 90 of 95.

Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Lindores Abbey Prelim, round 9.5, on 21 May 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Lindores Abbey Prelim in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B81). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 58 moves (116 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?

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