Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE GP 2008
Ruy Lopez (C80) · ½-½ (Draw) · 43 moves · Round 2 · 22 April 2008
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Svidler
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventFIDE GP 2008
- Round2
- Date22 April 2008
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C80)
- Length43 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 10 of 61 between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler in the Rama Chess database (2006–2021). In all their games Carlsen leads 20–8 with 33 draws.
Previous game: Svidler vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Amber Rapid, 2007).
Next game: Svidler vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Aerosvit, 2008).
The moves of Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE GP 2008
A full-length game in which Peter Svidler was paired against Magnus Carlsen at FIDE GP in 2008. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C80) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 43 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Peter Svidler 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 Peter Svidler?
In the 61 games between them in our database (2006 to 2021) Carlsen leads 20–8 with 33 draws. This game is number 10 of 61.
Where and when was Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the FIDE GP, round 2, on 22 April 2008.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Svidler (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE GP in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C80). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Peter Svidler and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (85 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.