Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Svidler, Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013
Pirc Defense (B08) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 9.4 · 7 May 2013
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackPeter Svidler
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventNorway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013
- Round9.4
- Date7 May 2013
- OpeningPirc Defense (B08)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 34 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: Carlsen vs Svidler, 0-1 (FIDE Candidates, 2013).
Next game: Carlsen vs Svidler, ½-½ (Supreme Masters 2013, 2013).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Svidler, Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Peter Svidler at Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013 in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Pirc Defense (B08) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 46 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 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 34 of 61.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Svidler played?
At the Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013, round 9.4, on 7 May 2013.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Peter Svidler (Black), at Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013 in 2013.
What opening was played?
The game used Pirc Defense (ECO code B08). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.