Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, VI World Blitz 2010

English Opening (A15) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 59 moves · Round 3.1 · 16 November 2010

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Vladimir Kramnik
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVladimir Kramnik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventVI World Blitz 2010
  • Round3.1
  • Date16 November 2010
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length59 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 27 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, 0-1 (VI World Blitz, 2010).

Next game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, ½-½ (VI World Blitz, 2010).

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The moves of Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, VI World Blitz 2010

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 b6 4.Bg2 Bb7 5.O-O c5 6.Nc3 d6 7.b3 Be7 8.Bb2 O-O 9.e3 Nbd7 10.d4 Ne4 11.Qe2 Nxc3 12.Bxc3 Be4 13.Rfd1 Qc7 14.Ne1 Bxg2 15.Nxg2 cxd4 16.exd4 d5 17.Rac1 Nf6 18.Nf4 Rad8 19.c5 a5 20.Be1 bxc5 21.dxc5 Ne4 22.Qb5 Ra8 23.c6 Rfb8 24.Qe2 Bd6 25.Nh5 Rb6 26.f3 Nf6 27.Nxf6+ gxf6 28.Qc2 Raa6 29.Qe2 Rxc6 30.Bd2 Rxc1 31.Rxc1 Rc6 32.Rxc6 Qxc6 33.Qd3 a4 34.Kg2 Kg7 35.g4 axb3 36.Qxb3 Qa6 37.Kf2 d4 38.a4 Bxh2 39.Qb5 Qd6 40.Ke2 Qg3 41.Qc6 Qg2+ 42.Kd3 Bg1 43.a5 Qf1+ 44.Kc2 Qe2 45.Qe4 Qc4+ 46.Kd1 Qb3+ 47.Ke2 Be3 48.Bxe3 dxe3 49.Qxe3 Qb5+ 50.Kf2 Qxa5 51.Qd3 Qe5 52.Kg2 f5 53.gxf5 Qxf5 54.Qd4+ Qf6 55.Qc4 h5 56.Qe2 Qf4 57.Qb2+ Kg6 58.Qc2+ Qf5 59.Qe2 0-1

In this encounter Vladimir Kramnik had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at VI World Blitz in 2010. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with English Opening (A15), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 59 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 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 27 of 72.

Where and when was Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the VI World Blitz, round 3.1, on 16 November 2010.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladimir Kramnik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at VI World Blitz in 2010.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 59 moves (117 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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