Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, 19th Amber Blindfold 2010
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 0-1 (Vladimir Kramnik won) · 39 moves · Round 8 · 21 March 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVladimir Kramnik
- Result0-1 · Vladimir Kramnik won
- Event19th Amber Blindfold 2010
- Round8
- Date21 March 2010
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length39 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 23 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: Kramnik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (19th Amber Rapid, 2010).
Next game: Kramnik vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Grand Slam Final Masters, 2010).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, 19th Amber Blindfold 2010
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vladimir Kramnik at 19th Amber Blindfold in 2010. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 39 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.
In the end, Vladimir Kramnik 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 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 23 of 72.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik played?
At the 19th Amber Blindfold, round 8, on 21 March 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladimir Kramnik (Black), at 19th Amber Blindfold in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Vladimir Kramnik won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (78 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.