Magnus Carlsen vs Alexei Shirov, Corus A 2007

Ruy Lopez (C90) · ½-½ (Draw) · 60 moves · Round 13 · 28 January 2007

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexei Shirov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexei Shirov
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCorus A 2007
  • Round13
  • Date28 January 2007
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C90)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 3 of 26 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexei Shirov in the Rama Chess database (2005–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–2 with 9 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Shirov, ½-½ (Tal Memorial, 2006).

Next game: Shirov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (ETCC, 2007).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexei Shirov, Corus A 2007

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.a3 d6 9.c3 Na5 10.Bc2 c5 11.d4 Nd7 12.b4 cxb4 13.cxb4 Nc4 14.Nc3 Ndb6 15.h3 exd4 16.Nxd4 Bf6 17.Rb1 Bd7 18.Rb3 Re8 19.f4 Rc8 20.Kh1 g6 21.Rf1 Bg7 22.Nce2 Na4 23.f5 Nab6 24.Nf4 Qf6 25.fxg6 fxg6 26.Nf5 Kh8 27.Nxg7 Qxg7 28.Rg3 Rf8 29.e5 Nxe5 30.Bb2 Nbc4 31.Nxg6+ hxg6 32.Rxf8+ Rxf8 33.Bxg6 Bg4 34.Rxg4 Qf6 35.Bd4 Qf1+ 36.Qxf1 Rxf1+ 37.Kh2 Nxa3 38.Bd3 Rd1 39.Rg3 Nc4 40.h4 Nd2 41.Bc3 Nc4 42.h5 Nb6 43.h6 Nd5 44.Rf3 Nf6 45.Bf5 Ng8 46.h7 Nf6 47.Rh3 Rf1 48.g4 Rf4 49.Rg3 Kg7 50.Rh3 Kh8 51.Rg3 Kg7 52.Kg2 Nxh7 53.Rd3 Nf6 54.Rxd6 Nexg4 55.Bxg4 Rxg4+ 56.Kf3 Rg6 57.Rxa6 Kf7 58.Ra7+ Ke6 59.Ra6+ Kf7 60.Rxf6+ 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alexei Shirov at Corus A in 2007. It was played in round 13. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C90) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 60 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexei Shirov. 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 Alexei Shirov?

In the 26 games between them in our database (2005 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–2 with 9 draws. This game is number 3 of 26.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexei Shirov played?

At the Corus A, round 13, on 28 January 2007.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexei Shirov (Black), at Corus A in 2007.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C90). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexei Shirov.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (119 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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