Anatoly Karpov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
Grünfeld Defense (D72) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 35 · 18 November 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAnatoly Karpov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2009
- Round35
- Date18 November 2009
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D72)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 7 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, 0-1 (World Blitz, 2009).
The moves of Anatoly Karpov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
Anatoly Karpov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at World Blitz in 2009. It was played in round 35. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D72), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 32 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
In the end, 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 7 of 7.
Where and when was Anatoly Karpov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz, round 35, on 18 November 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Anatoly Karpov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D72). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.