Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Rapid 2019

Réti Opening (A07) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 35 moves · Round 2.4 · 10 August 2019

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Richard Rapport
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Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteRichard Rapport
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSaint Louis Rapid 2019
  • Round2.4
  • Date10 August 2019
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 3 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: Carlsen vs Rapport, 1-0 (81st Tata Steel GpA, 2019).

Next game: Carlsen vs Rapport, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Rapid 2019

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 Bg4 3.Bg2 e6 4.c4 c6 5.O-O Nf6 6.cxd5 Bxf3 7.Bxf3 cxd5 8.d4 Nc6 9.e3 Be7 10.Nc3 O-O 11.Qe2 Rc8 12.Rd1 Qd7 13.Bd2 Rfd8 14.Be1 Ne8 15.Rac1 f5 16.Bg2 Nf6 17.Na4 b6 18.Nc3 Na5 19.Nb1 Nc4 20.Rc2 g5 21.Rdc1 g4 22.Bf1 Ne4 23.b3 Ncd6 24.Qa6 Rxc2 25.Rxc2 Kf7 26.a4 h5 27.a5 Rb8 28.axb6 Rxb6 29.Qa2 Qb7 30.Ba5 Rxb3 31.Rc7 Qb8 32.Nd2 Rb2 33.Qa4 Nxd2 34.Qd7 Nf3+ 35.Kh1 Qxc7 0-1

This middlegame battle sees Richard Rapport take on Magnus Carlsen at Saint Louis Rapid 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Réti Opening (A07), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 35 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 black 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 3 of 28.

Where and when was Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Saint Louis Rapid 2019, round 2.4, on 10 August 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Richard Rapport (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Saint Louis Rapid 2019 in 2019.

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 35 moves (70 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.

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