Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Tal Mem Blitz 2012
Réti Opening (A04) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 3 · 7 June 2012
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteVladimir Kramnik
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event7th Tal Mem Blitz 2012
- Round3
- Date7 June 2012
- OpeningRéti Opening (A04)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 37 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, ½-½ (3rd London Chess Classic, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, ½-½ (7th Mikhail Tal Memorial, 2012).
The moves of Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Tal Mem Blitz 2012
This full-length game sees Vladimir Kramnik take on Magnus Carlsen at 7th Tal Mem Blitz in 2012. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Réti Opening (A04) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 43 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 37 of 72.
Where and when was Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 7th Tal Mem Blitz, round 3, on 7 June 2012.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Vladimir Kramnik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 7th Tal Mem Blitz in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A04). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.