Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, 13th GrenkeLeasing Rapid WCh 2008

Sicilian Defense (B45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 48 moves · Round 2 · 1 August 2008

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexander Morozevich
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexander Morozevich
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event13th GrenkeLeasing Rapid WCh 2008
  • Round2
  • Date1 August 2008
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B45)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 12 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: Carlsen vs Morozevich, ½-½ (Amber Rapid, 2008).

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

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, 13th GrenkeLeasing Rapid WCh 2008

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 d6 6.g3 a6 7.Bg2 Bd7 8.O-O Nf6 9.Nce2 b5 10.a4 bxa4 11.Rxa4 Be7 12.Nxc6 Bxc6 13.Rc4 Bb5 14.Rd4 e5 15.Rd2 O-O 16.Re1 Qc7 17.Nc3 Bd7 18.Rd3 h6 19.h3 Rfc8 20.f4 Be6 21.Kh2 a5 22.g4 exf4 23.Bxf4 Nd7 24.Re2 Ne5 25.Nd5 Bxd5 26.Rxd5 Qb6 27.c3 a4 28.Be3 Qc7 29.Bd4 Bg5 30.Rf2 Ng6 31.Rdf5 Rf8 32.Kh1 a3 33.bxa3 Rxa3 34.Rf1 Qe7 35.Qe2 Ne5 36.Qb5 g6 37.Rxe5 dxe5 38.Bc5 Rb3 39.Bxe7 Rxb5 40.Bxf8 Kxf8 41.Rf3 Rb1+ 42.Bf1 Re1 43.Kg2 Bf4 44.Bd3 Rc1 45.Bc4 Rc2+ 46.Kf1 Ke7 47.Bb3 Rb2 48.Bd5 f6 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich met over the board in this full-length game at 13th GrenkeLeasing Rapid WCh in 2008. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B45), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 48 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich. 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 12 of 32.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich played?

At the 13th GrenkeLeasing Rapid WCh, round 2, on 1 August 2008.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Morozevich (Black), at 13th GrenkeLeasing Rapid WCh in 2008.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B45). 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 48 moves (96 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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