Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, 4th Norway Blitz 2016
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 35 moves · Round 6.2 · 18 April 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVladimir Kramnik
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event4th Norway Blitz 2016
- Round6.2
- Date18 April 2016
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 49 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 (Qatar Masters Open 2015, 2015).
Next game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, 1-0 (4th Norway Chess 2016, 2016).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, 4th Norway Blitz 2016
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Vladimir Kramnik at 4th Norway Blitz 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 35 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 49 of 72.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik played?
At the 4th Norway Blitz 2016, round 6.2, on 18 April 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladimir Kramnik (Black), at 4th Norway Blitz 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (70 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.