Magnus Carlsen vs Richard Rapport, 81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
Sicilian Defense (B47) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 8.1 · 20 January 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackRichard Rapport
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
- Round8.1
- Date20 January 2019
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B47)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 2 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, 1-0 (79th Tata Steel GpA, 2017).
Next game: Rapport vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Saint Louis Rapid 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Richard Rapport, 81st Tata Steel GpA 2019
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Richard Rapport at 81st Tata Steel GpA in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B47) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 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 2 of 28.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Richard Rapport played?
At the 81st Tata Steel GpA, round 8.1, on 20 January 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Richard Rapport (Black), at 81st Tata Steel GpA in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B47). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.