Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, 6th Tal Memorial 2011
English Opening (A20) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 3 · 18 November 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVladimir Kramnik
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event6th Tal Memorial 2011
- Round3
- Date18 November 2011
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 35 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, 1-0 (Botvinnik Memorial, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, ½-½ (3rd London Chess Classic, 2011).
The moves of Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, 6th Tal Memorial 2011
A full-length game in which Vladimir Kramnik was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 6th Tal Memorial in 2011. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with English Opening (A20), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 41 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.
In the end, 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 35 of 72.
Where and when was Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 6th Tal Memorial, round 3, on 18 November 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vladimir Kramnik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 6th Tal Memorial in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.