Magnus Carlsen vs Richard Rapport, 9th Norway Chess 2021

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 77 moves · Round 8.1 · 15 September 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Richard Rapport
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackRichard Rapport
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event9th Norway Chess 2021
  • Round8.1
  • Date15 September 2021
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length77 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 8 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 Chess 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Rapport, 1-0 (84th Tata Steel Masters, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Richard Rapport, 9th Norway Chess 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Ne7 5.O-O c6 6.Ba4 Ng6 7.Re1 Be7 8.d4 d6 9.c3 O-O 10.Nbd2 h6 11.Nf1 Re8 12.Ng3 a5 13.Bc2 Qc7 14.a4 Bd7 15.h3 b5 16.Be3 Rab8 17.Qd2 b4 18.Bd3 bxc3 19.bxc3 Be6 20.Qc2 Rb7 21.Nf1 Nh5 22.N1d2 Nhf4 23.Ba6 Rbb8 24.dxe5 dxe5 25.Rab1 Bd7 26.Bc4 Ne6 27.Qa2 Nh4 28.Nxh4 Bxh4 29.Nf3 Be7 30.Rbd1 Bc8 31.Qc2 Nf8 32.Rd2 Be6 33.Qa2 Red8 34.Rxd8 Bxd8 35.Rd1 Be7 36.h4 Rd8 37.Rb1 Rb8 38.Rxb8 Qxb8 39.g3 Bd8 40.Kg2 Bc7 41.Bxe6 Nxe6 42.Qc4 Qe8 43.h5 Kh7 44.Qd3 Qe7 45.Nd2 Bd6 46.Nc4 Bc7 47.Qd1 Nf8 48.Qg4 Nd7 49.Kf1 Qe8 50.Kg2 Qe7 51.Qf5+ Kg8 52.g4 Nf8 53.g5 hxg5 54.Bxg5 Qc5 55.Ne3 Qd6 56.Qg4 g6 57.Bh6 Nd7 58.Nc4 Nf6 59.Qc8+ Qd8 60.Qxd8+ Bxd8 61.Bg5 gxh5 62.Bxf6 Bxf6 63.Nxa5 Kf8 64.Nxc6 Ke8 65.Nb4 Bd8 66.Nd3 f6 67.Kg3 Kd7 68.f3 Ba5 69.c4 Ke6 70.Kh4 f5 71.Kxh5 fxe4 72.fxe4 Kd6 73.Kg6 Bc7 74.Kf5 Kc6 75.Ke6 Kb6 76.Kd7 Bb8 77.c5+ 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Richard Rapport at 9th Norway Chess 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 77 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 8 of 28.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Richard Rapport played?

At the 9th Norway Chess 2021, round 8.1, on 15 September 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Richard Rapport (Black), at 9th Norway Chess 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 77 moves (153 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?

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