Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016

Réti Opening (A04) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 9.1 · 18 June 2016

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White
Vladimir Kramnik
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVladimir Kramnik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016
  • Round9.1
  • Date18 June 2016
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A04)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 54 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, 1-0 (GCT Blitz Paris 2016, 2016).

Next game: Kramnik vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).

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The moves of Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Rapid YourNextMove 2016

1.Nf3 e6 2.g3 b5 3.e4 Bb7 4.Qe2 c5 5.Bg2 a6 6.O-O Nf6 7.e5 Nd5 8.b3 Nc6 9.Bb2 Be7 10.Nc3 Nxc3 11.dxc3 O-O 12.Rad1 Qc7 13.c4 Rad8 14.h4 f6 15.exf6 Bxf6 16.Bxf6 gxf6 17.cxb5 axb5 18.Qxb5 Nb4 19.Qe2 Nxa2 20.Qc4 Kh8 21.Ra1 Ra8 22.Rfe1 d5 23.Qg4 e5 24.h5 Bc8 25.Qh4 Bb7 26.Nh2 Nb4 27.Rxa8 Bxa8 28.c4 Nc2 29.Rd1 Nd4 30.cxd5 Qf7 31.Qe4 Rd8 32.h6 Bxd5 33.Qg4 Bxb3 34.Ra1 Be6 35.Qe4 Qg6 36.Ra8 Rg8 37.Rxg8+ Bxg8 38.Qxg6 hxg6 39.Ng4 c4 40.Nxf6 c3 41.Be4 c2 42.Bxc2 Nxc2 43.Nd7 e4 44.Nf6 e3 45.fxe3 Nxe3 46.g4 Nd5 47.Nxd5 Bxd5 48.g5 Kg8 49.Kf2 Kf8 50.Ke3 Bg8 51.Kd4 Ke8 52.Ke4 Kd7 53.Kd3 Ke6 54.Ke4 Bh7 0-1

In this encounter Vladimir Kramnik had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A04) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 54 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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 54 of 72.

Where and when was Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GCT Rapid YourNextMove, round 9.1, on 18 June 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladimir Kramnik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Rapid YourNextMove in 2016.

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 54 moves (108 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.

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