Anatoly Karpov vs Magnus Carlsen, Tal Memorial Blitz 2008

English Opening (A12) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 31 · 30 August 2008

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Anatoly Karpov
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Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAnatoly Karpov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTal Memorial Blitz 2008
  • Round31
  • Date30 August 2008
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A12)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 5 of 7 between Magnus Carlsen and Anatoly Karpov in the Rama Chess database (2006–2009). In all their games Carlsen leads 5–1 with 1 draw.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Karpov, 1-0 (Tal Memorial Blitz, 2008).

Next game: Carlsen vs Karpov, 0-1 (World Blitz, 2009).

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The moves of Anatoly Karpov vs Magnus Carlsen, Tal Memorial Blitz 2008

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 c6 3.d4 d5 4.e3 Bg4 5.Nbd2 Nbd7 6.Be2 e6 7.O-O Bd6 8.b3 O-O 9.Bb2 a5 10.h3 Bf5 11.Nh4 Be4 12.Nhf3 Bf5 13.Nh4 Ne4 14.Nxf5 exf5 15.cxd5 cxd5 16.Rc1 Qe7 17.Bb5 f4 18.Nxe4 dxe4 19.exf4 Bxf4 20.Rc2 Nf6 21.d5 Rad8 22.Bxf6 Qxf6 23.a4 Bd6 24.Bc4 Qe5 25.g3 f5 26.f4 Qf6 27.h4 Rc8 28.Kg2 g6 29.Qd2 Rc5 30.Qc3 Qxc3 31.Rxc3 Kg7 32.Rc2 Kf6 33.Rfc1 Rfc8 34.Kf2 h6 35.Ke3 R5c7 36.Rh1 Rg8 37.Rch2 Rb8 38.Rf1 b5 39.axb5 a4 40.Rc2 axb3 41.Bxb3 Rxb5 42.Ba4 Rxc2 43.Bxc2 Rb2 44.Kd2 Bb4+ 45.Kc1 Bc3 46.Rd1 e3 47.Rd3 e2 48.Rxc3 Rxc2+ 0-1

This full-length game sees Anatoly Karpov take on Magnus Carlsen at Tal Memorial Blitz in 2008. It was played in round 31. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with English Opening (A12), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 48 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Anatoly Karpov?

In the 7 games between them in our database (2006 to 2009) Carlsen leads 5–1 with 1 draw. This game is number 5 of 7.

Where and when was Anatoly Karpov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Tal Memorial Blitz, round 31, on 30 August 2008.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Anatoly Karpov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Tal Memorial Blitz in 2008.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A12). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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