Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, World Blitz 2007
Queen's Gambit Declined (D58) · ½-½ (Draw) · 42 moves · Round 24 · 22 November 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVladimir Kramnik
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Blitz 2007
- Round24
- Date22 November 2007
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D58)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 7 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, 1-0 (World Blitz, 2007).
Next game: Kramnik vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Corus A, 2008).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik, World Blitz 2007
Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik met over the board in this full-length game at World Blitz in 2007. It was played in round 24. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D58) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 42 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, 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 7 of 72.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vladimir Kramnik played?
At the World Blitz, round 24, on 22 November 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vladimir Kramnik (Black), at World Blitz in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D58). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vladimir Kramnik.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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.