Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015
Ruy Lopez (C65) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 7.3 · 24 April 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVladimir Kramnik
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2015
- Round7.3
- Date24 April 2015
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 46 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 (2nd Norway Chess 2014, 2014).
Next game: Kramnik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Blitz 2015, 2015).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vladimir Kramnik at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 49 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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 46 of 72.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik played?
At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015, round 7.3, on 24 April 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladimir Kramnik (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.