Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, FIDE Candidates 2013

English Opening (A33) · ½-½ (Draw) · 30 moves · Round 2.2 · 16 March 2013

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vladimir Kramnik
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVladimir Kramnik
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventFIDE Candidates 2013
  • Round2.2
  • Date16 March 2013
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A33)
  • Length30 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 40 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 (4th London Chess Classic, 2012).

Next game: Kramnik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (FIDE Candidates, 2013).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, FIDE Candidates 2013

1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e6 6.Bf4 d5 7.e3 Bb4 8.Be2 dxc4 9.Nxc6 Qxd1+ 10.Rxd1 bxc6 11.Bxc4 Nd5 12.O-O Nxf4 13.exf4 Bxc3 14.bxc3 Ke7 15.Rb1 Bd7 16.Rb7 Rhb8 17.Rfb1 Rxb7 18.Rxb7 a5 19.Bd3 h6 20.h4 Kd8 21.Kf1 Kc8 22.Rb1 Rb8 23.Rxb8+ Kxb8 24.Ke2 Kc7 25.Ke3 Kd6 26.Kd4 c5+ 27.Ke3 Bc6 28.g3 f6 29.a3 e5 30.fxe5+ Kxe5 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik met over the board in this middlegame battle at FIDE Candidates in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with English Opening (A33), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 30 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.

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 Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik. 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 40 of 72.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik played?

At the FIDE Candidates, round 2.2, on 16 March 2013.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladimir Kramnik (Black), at FIDE Candidates in 2013.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A33). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 30 moves (60 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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