Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, 18th Amber Blindfold 2009
Grünfeld Defense (D97) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 6 · 20 March 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexander Morozevich
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event18th Amber Blindfold 2009
- Round6
- Date20 March 2009
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D97)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 18 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 (18th Amber Rapid, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Morozevich, ½-½ (Tal Memorial, 2009).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, 18th Amber Blindfold 2009
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alexander Morozevich at 18th Amber Blindfold in 2009. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Grünfeld Defense (D97) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 47 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, 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 18 of 32.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich played?
At the 18th Amber Blindfold, round 6, on 20 March 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Morozevich (Black), at 18th Amber Blindfold in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D97). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.