Magnus Carlsen vs Garry Kasparov, Rapid 2004
Queen's Gambit Declined (D52) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 1.1 · 18 March 2004
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackGarry Kasparov
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventRapid 2004
- Round1.1
- Date18 March 2004
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D52)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 3 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 (Rapid, 2004).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Garry Kasparov, Rapid 2004
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Garry Kasparov at Rapid in 2004. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D52) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov. 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 Garry Kasparov?
In the 3 games between them in our database (2004) Kasparov leads 2–0 with 1 draw. This game is number 3 of 3.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Garry Kasparov played?
At the Rapid, round 1.1, on 18 March 2004.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Garry Kasparov (Black), at Rapid in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D52). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (103 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.