Alexander Morozevich vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20) · 1-0 (Alexander Morozevich won) · 34 moves · Round 27 · 17 November 2009
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Morozevich
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alexander Morozevich won
- EventWorld Blitz 2009
- Round27
- Date17 November 2009
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D20)
- Length34 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 21 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, 1-0 (World Blitz, 2009).
Next game: Morozevich vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Biel ACCENTUS GM, 2011).
The moves of Alexander Morozevich vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2009
Alexander Morozevich and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at World Blitz in 2009. It was played in round 27. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 34 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
After the contest, Alexander Morozevich won with the white 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 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 21 of 32.
Where and when was Alexander Morozevich vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz, round 27, on 17 November 2009.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Morozevich (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D20). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Alexander Morozevich won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 Queen's Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.