Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, Amber Rapid 2007
Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 10 · 28 March 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlexander Morozevich
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventAmber Rapid 2007
- Round10
- Date28 March 2007
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 6 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 (XXIV SuperGM, 2007).
Next game: Morozevich vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Amber Blindfold, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich, Amber Rapid 2007
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexander Morozevich at Amber Rapid in 2007. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E11) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 54 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.
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 6 of 32.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexander Morozevich played?
At the Amber Rapid, round 10, on 28 March 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexander Morozevich (Black), at Amber Rapid in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.