Garry Kasparov vs Magnus Carlsen, Rapid 2004
King's Indian Defense (E92) · 1-0 (Garry Kasparov won) · 32 moves · Round 1.2 · 18 March 2004
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteGarry Kasparov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Garry Kasparov won
- EventRapid 2004
- Round1.2
- Date18 March 2004
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E92)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 2 of 3 between Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov in the Rama Chess database (2004). In all their games Kasparov leads 2–0 with 1 draw.
Previous game: Kasparov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Blitz, 2004).
Next game: Carlsen vs Kasparov, ½-½ (Rapid, 2004).
The moves of Garry Kasparov vs Magnus Carlsen, Rapid 2004
This middlegame battle sees Garry Kasparov take on Magnus Carlsen at Rapid in 2004. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From King's Indian Defense (E92) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
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.
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, Garry Kasparov 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 Garry Kasparov?
In the 3 games between them in our database (2004) Kasparov leads 2–0 with 1 draw. This game is number 2 of 3.
Where and when was Garry Kasparov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Rapid, round 1.2, on 18 March 2004.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Garry Kasparov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Rapid in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E92). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Garry Kasparov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (63 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.