Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Norway Chess 2021

Sicilian Defense (B33) · 1-0 (Sergey Karjakin won) · 54 moves · Round 5.1 · 12 September 2021

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Sergey Karjakin
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteSergey Karjakin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Sergey Karjakin won
  • Event9th Norway Chess 2021
  • Round5.1
  • Date12 September 2021
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B33)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 94 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 (NIC Classic Prelim 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Karjakin, 1-0 (9th Norway Chess 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Norway Chess 2021

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Nd5 Nxd5 8.exd5 Ne7 9.c4 Ng6 10.Qa4 Bd7 11.Qb4 Qb8 12.h4 h5 13.Be3 a6 14.Nc3 Be7 15.g3 O-O 16.Be2 b5 17.cxb5 axb5 18.Bxh5 Bd8 19.O-O Ne7 20.Bg5 Ba5 21.Qb3 Nf5 22.Ne2 Bb6 23.Rac1 Ra4 24.Rc6 Bxc6 25.dxc6 Rc4 26.a4 Nd4 27.Nxd4 Bxd4 28.axb5 d5 29.Rc1 Rxc1+ 30.Bxc1 Qb6 31.Be3 Bxe3 32.fxe3 Rd8 33.Kg2 g6 34.Be2 Kg7 35.Qc3 d4 36.exd4 exd4 37.Qd3 Qa5 38.Qc2 Qb4 39.b3 Re8 40.Bc4 Re7 41.Qf2 Qc3 42.Qf3 Qb4 43.Kh3 Qd6 44.Qf4 Qxf4 45.gxf4 d3 46.Bxd3 Re3+ 47.Kg2 Rxd3 48.b6 Rxb3 49.b7 Rb6 50.h5 gxh5 51.Kh3 Rxc6 52.b8=Q Rc5 53.Qb2+ f6 54.Kh4 1-0

In this encounter Sergey Karjakin had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 9th Norway Chess 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B33) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 54 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, Sergey Karjakin 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 94 of 95.

Where and when was Sergey Karjakin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 9th Norway Chess 2021, round 5.1, on 12 September 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Sergey Karjakin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 9th Norway Chess 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Sergey Karjakin won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (107 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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