Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2008

English Opening (A30) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 57 moves · Round 12 · 26 January 2008

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Vladimir Kramnik
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVladimir Kramnik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCorus A 2008
  • Round12
  • Date26 January 2008
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A30)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 8 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 (World Blitz, 2007).

Next game: Carlsen vs Kramnik, ½-½ (Amber Rapid, 2008).

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The moves of Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen, Corus A 2008

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.g3 b6 5.Bg2 Bb7 6.O-O Be7 7.d4 cxd4 8.Qxd4 d6 9.Rd1 a6 10.Ng5 Bxg2 11.Kxg2 Nc6 12.Qf4 O-O 13.Nce4 Ne8 14.b3 Ra7 15.Bb2 Rd7 16.Rac1 Nc7 17.Nf3 f5 18.Nc3 g5 19.Qd2 g4 20.Ne1 Bg5 21.e3 Rff7 22.Kg1 Ne8 23.Ne2 Nf6 24.Nf4 Qe8 25.Qc3 Rg7 26.b4 Ne4 27.Qb3 Rge7 28.Qa4 Ne5 29.Qxa6 Ra7 30.Qb5 Qxb5 31.cxb5 Rxa2 32.Rc8+ Kf7 33.Nfd3 Bf6 34.Nxe5+ dxe5 35.Rc2 Rea7 36.Kg2 Ng5 37.Rd6 e4 38.Bxf6 Kxf6 39.Kf1 Ra1 40.Ke2 Rb1 41.Rd1 Rxb4 42.Ng2 Rxb5 43.Nf4 Rc5 44.Rb2 b5 45.Kf1 Rac7 46.Rbb1 Rb7 47.Rb4 Rc4 48.Rb2 b4 49.Rdb1 Nf3 50.Kg2 Rd7 51.h3 e5 52.Ne2 Rd2 53.hxg4 fxg4 54.Rxd2 Nxd2 55.Rb2 Nf3 56.Kf1 b3 57.Kg2 Rc2 0-1

Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Corus A in 2008. It was played in round 12. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From English Opening (A30) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 57 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

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 8 of 72.

Where and when was Vladimir Kramnik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Corus A, round 12, on 26 January 2008.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vladimir Kramnik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Corus A in 2008.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A30). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (114 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?

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