Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Prelim 2022
Réti Opening (A07) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 5.4 · 15 October 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteRichard Rapport
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventAimchess Rapid Prelim 2022
- Round5.4
- Date15 October 2022
- OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 11 of 28 between Magnus Carlsen and Richard Rapport in the Rama Chess database (2017–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 16–4 with 8 draws.
Previous game: Rapport vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Charity Cup Prelim, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Rapport, 1-0 (World Blitz 2022, 2022).
The moves of Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Prelim 2022
Richard Rapport and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Aimchess Rapid Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Réti Opening (A07) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 40 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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Richard Rapport?
In the 28 games between them in our database (2017 to 2024) Carlsen leads 16–4 with 8 draws. This game is number 11 of 28.
Where and when was Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Aimchess Rapid Prelim, round 5.4, on 15 October 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Richard Rapport (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Aimchess Rapid Prelim in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.