Alexander Morozevich vs Magnus Carlsen, Biel ACCENTUS GM 2011
Grünfeld Defense (D80) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 3 · 20 July 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Morozevich
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventBiel ACCENTUS GM 2011
- Round3
- Date20 July 2011
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D80)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 22 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, 1-0 (World Blitz, 2009).
Next game: Carlsen vs Morozevich, ½-½ (Biel ACCENTUS GM, 2011).
The moves of Alexander Morozevich vs Magnus Carlsen, Biel ACCENTUS GM 2011
A full-length game in which Alexander Morozevich was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Biel ACCENTUS GM in 2011. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Grünfeld Defense (D80) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Alexander Morozevich and Magnus Carlsen. 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 22 of 32.
Where and when was Alexander Morozevich vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Biel ACCENTUS GM, round 3, on 20 July 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Morozevich (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Biel ACCENTUS GM in 2011.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D80). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alexander Morozevich and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (104 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.