Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, Amber Rapid 2008

Caro-Kann Defense (B13) · ½-½ (Draw) · 56 moves · Round 11 · 27 March 2008

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Alexander Morozevich
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Morozevich
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAmber Rapid 2008
  • Round11
  • Date27 March 2008
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B13)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 11 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.

Previous game: Morozevich vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Amber Blindfold, 2008).

Next game: Carlsen vs Morozevich, ½-½ (13th GrenkeLeasing Rapid WCh, 2008).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, Amber Rapid 2008

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Nf3 Nf6 5.Ne5 g6 6.Bb5+ Nbd7 7.O-O Bg7 8.Nf3 O-O 9.Nc3 Nb8 10.h3 a6 11.Bd3 Nc6 12.a3 Bf5 13.Bxf5 gxf5 14.Ne2 e6 15.Bg5 Qb6 16.Bxf6 Bxf6 17.Rb1 Kh8 18.c3 Rg8 19.Nf4 Qc7 20.Qd2 Be7 21.Kh1 Bd6 22.Nh5 b5 23.Rg1 Qe7 24.Rbe1 Rac8 25.Re2 Na5 26.Nf4 Nc4 27.Qc1 Qc7 28.Nd3 a5 29.Qe1 Rg7 30.Nfe5 Rcg8 31.f4 Be7 32.g4 Nd6 33.Reg2 fxg4 34.hxg4 f6 35.Nf3 Ne4 36.Qh4 Qc4 37.Nde1 b4 38.axb4 axb4 39.cxb4 Qxb4 40.g5 fxg5 41.fxg5 Bxg5 42.Nxg5 Rxg5 43.Rxg5 Rxg5 44.Rxg5 Nxg5 45.Qxg5 Qxe1+ 46.Kg2 Qe4+ 47.Kg3 Qd3+ 48.Kg2 Qxd4 49.Qd8+ Kg7 50.Qe7+ Kg6 51.Qxe6+ Kg5 52.Qe7+ Kf4 53.Qh4+ Ke3 54.Qe1+ Kd3 55.Qd1+ Ke4 56.Qg4+ 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexander Morozevich at Amber Rapid in 2008. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B13), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 56 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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich. 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 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 11 of 32.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich played?

At the Amber Rapid, round 11, on 27 March 2008.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Morozevich (Black), at Amber Rapid in 2008.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B13). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (111 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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