Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, 8th Tal Memorial 2013

Caro-Kann Defense (B17) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 7.1 · 21 June 2013

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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
  • Event8th Tal Memorial 2013
  • Round7.1
  • Date21 June 2013
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B17)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 30 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 (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).

Next game: Carlsen vs Morozevich, ½-½ (FIDE World Blitz 2014, 2014).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, 8th Tal Memorial 2013

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nd7 5.c3 Ngf6 6.Nxf6+ Nxf6 7.Bd3 Qd5 8.f3 Bf5 9.Ne2 Bxd3 10.Nf4 Qg5 11.Qxd3 Nd5 12.g3 e6 13.Qe2 Nxf4 14.Bxf4 Qd5 15.Be5 f6 16.Bf4 O-O-O 17.O-O Bd6 18.Be3 e5 19.dxe5 Qxe5 20.Qf2 a6 21.Rfe1 Qf5 22.Bb6 Bc7 23.Bxc7 Kxc7 24.Re7+ Rd7 25.Rae1 Rd8 26.Kg2 Qd5 27.a3 Rxe7 28.Rxe7+ Rd7 29.Rxd7+ Kxd7 30.Qc2 g6 31.Qc1 Qd3 32.Kf2 Ke6 33.Qe3+ Qxe3+ 34.Kxe3 Kd5 35.b3 c5 36.c4+ Ke5 37.f4+ Ke6 38.g4 f5 39.g5 a5 40.a4 b6 41.h4 Kd6 42.Kf2 Ke6 43.Kf3 Ke7 44.Kg3 Kf7 45.Kh3 Ke6 46.h5 Kf7 47.h6 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Morozevich met over the board in this full-length game at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Caro-Kann Defense (B17) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

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.

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 30 of 32.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich played?

At the 8th Tal Memorial, round 7.1, on 21 June 2013.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Morozevich (Black), at 8th Tal Memorial in 2013.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B17). 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 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?

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