Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Norway Chess 2021
King's Indian Defense (E94) · ½-½ (Draw) · 18 moves · Round 3.1 · 9 September 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteRichard Rapport
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event9th Norway Chess 2021
- Round3.1
- Date9 September 2021
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E94)
- Length18 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 7 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, ½-½ (9th Norway Armageddon, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Rapport, 1-0 (9th Norway Chess 2021, 2021).
The moves of Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Norway Chess 2021
In this encounter Richard Rapport had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 9th Norway Chess 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E94) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 18 moves. Decisive games like this often hinge on a single tactical idea, making them good study material for spotting mistakes early.
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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Richard Rapport and Magnus Carlsen. 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 7 of 28.
Where and when was Richard Rapport vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 9th Norway Chess 2021, round 3.1, on 9 September 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Richard Rapport (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 9th Norway Chess 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E94). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Richard Rapport and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 18 moves (36 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.