Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016

Réti Opening (A04) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 5.2 · 19 June 2016

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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 Blitz YourNextMove 2016
  • Round5.2
  • Date19 June 2016
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A04)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 55 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, 0-1 (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2016).

Next game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, ½-½ (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).

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

1.Nf3 e6 2.g3 f5 3.Bg2 Nf6 4.O-O d5 5.d3 Bd6 6.c4 dxc4 7.dxc4 O-O 8.Nc3 Nc6 9.e4 e5 10.Bg5 Kh8 11.exf5 Bxf5 12.Nh4 Be6 13.Nd5 Qd7 14.Nxf6 gxf6 15.Bh6 Rg8 16.Rc1 Rad8 17.Be3 Qf7 18.Qa4 Rg4 19.Nf3 Rxc4 20.Rxc4 Bxc4 21.Rc1 Bxa2 22.Qb5 Nb4 23.Nh4 Bd5 24.Rd1 c6 25.Qe2 Bxg2 26.Kxg2 Nd5 27.Nf5 Bf8 28.Kg1 a6 29.Qf3 Re8 30.Qe4 Qg6 31.Kh1 Rd8 32.g4 Rd7 33.Rd3 Qf7 34.Bd2 Nc7 35.Kg1 Rxd3 36.Qxd3 Qd5 37.Qe2 Ne6 38.Be3 Qe4 39.f3 Nf4 40.fxe4 Nxe2+ 41.Kf2 Nf4 42.Bxf4 exf4 43.Kf3 Kg8 44.Kxf4 Kf7 45.e5 a5 46.b3 b5 47.exf6 Kxf6 48.Nd4 a4 49.g5+ Kg6 50.Nxc6 axb3 51.Ne5+ Kh5 52.Nf3 Bb4 53.Kf5 b2 0-1

Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at GCT Blitz 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 53 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.

In the end, 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 55 of 72.

Where and when was Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 5.2, on 19 June 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladimir Kramnik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GCT Blitz 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 53 moves (106 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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