Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, GM 2006
King's Indian Defense (E97) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 42 moves · Round 2 · 25 July 2006
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexander Morozevich
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventGM 2006
- Round2
- Date25 July 2006
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E97)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 1 of 32 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich in the Rama Chess database (2006–2016). In all their games Carlsen leads 9–8 with 15 draws.
Next game: Morozevich vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GM, 2006).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, GM 2006
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alexander Morozevich at GM in 2006. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E97) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 42 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich?
In the 32 games between them in our database (2006 to 2016) Carlsen leads 9–8 with 15 draws. This game is number 1 of 32.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich played?
At the GM, round 2, on 25 July 2006.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Morozevich (Black), at GM in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E97). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (83 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.