Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Rapid 2009

Grünfeld Defense (D82) · ½-½ (Draw) · 60 moves · Round 10 · 25 March 2009

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White
Vladimir Kramnik
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVladimir Kramnik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event18th Amber Rapid 2009
  • Round10
  • Date25 March 2009
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D82)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 14 of 72 between Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik in the Rama Chess database (2007–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 27–13 with 32 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, 0-1 (18th Amber Blindfold, 2009).

Next game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, ½-½ (Sparkassen GM, 2009).

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The moves of Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, 18th Amber Rapid 2009

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Bf4 Bg7 5.e3 c5 6.dxc5 Qa5 7.Rc1 Ne4 8.cxd5 Nxc3 9.Qd2 Qxa2 10.bxc3 Qa5 11.Bc4 Nd7 12.Nf3 Nxc5 13.O-O O-O 14.Be5 Bxe5 15.Nxe5 f6 16.Ra1 Qb6 17.d6+ Kg7 18.dxe7 Re8 19.Nf3 Rxe7 20.Rfb1 Qc7 21.Nd4 Ne4 22.Qd3 Nc5 23.Qd2 Ne4 24.Qd3 Nc5 25.Qc2 Ne4 26.Bd3 Nc5 27.Be2 b6 28.Bf3 Bb7 29.Nb5 Qe5 30.Bxb7 Rxb7 31.c4 Rd7 32.h3 Qe4 33.Qa2 Rad8 34.Nc3 Qe6 35.Nd5 Ne4 36.Qc2 Rc8 37.Rd1 Qe5 38.Rd4 Nc5 39.Nc3 Qe6 40.Qd1 Rcd8 41.Rxa7 Rxa7 42.Rxd8 Qxc4 43.Ne2 Qf7 44.Qb1 Qb3 45.Qxb3 Nxb3 46.Rb8 Ra1+ 47.Kh2 Nd2 48.Rb7+ Kg8 49.Rb8+ Kf7 50.Rb7+ Kg8 51.Ng3 Rb1 52.h4 h5 53.f4 f5 54.Rd7 Rb2 55.Kh3 b5 56.Rd4 Kf7 57.e4 fxe4 58.Nxe4 Rb3+ 59.g3 Nxe4 60.Rxe4 b4 1/2-1/2

Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Grünfeld Defense (D82) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 60 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, the game was drawn between Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Vladimir Kramnik?

In the 72 games between them in our database (2007 to 2024) Carlsen leads 27–13 with 32 draws. This game is number 14 of 72.

Where and when was Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 18th Amber Rapid, round 10, on 25 March 2009.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladimir Kramnik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 18th Amber Rapid in 2009.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D82). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (120 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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