Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Norway Chess 2014

English Opening (A27) · ½-½ (Draw) · 37 moves · Round 8.4 · 12 June 2014

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White
Peter Svidler
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhitePeter Svidler
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event2nd Norway Chess 2014
  • Round8.4
  • Date12 June 2014
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A27)
  • Length37 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 37 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, 0-1 (2nd Norway Blitz 2014, 2014).

Next game: Carlsen vs Svidler, ½-½ (World Blitz 2015, 2015).

The moves of Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Norway Chess 2014

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 f5 4.d3 Nf6 5.g3 Bb4 6.Bg2 Bxc3+ 7.bxc3 d6 8.O-O O-O 9.Rb1 Qe8 10.Qb3 b6 11.Nh4 Na5 12.Qa3 Rb8 13.Be3 f4 14.gxf4 Qh5 15.Nf3 Bh3 16.Bxh3 Qxh3 17.Kh1 Rbe8 18.Qb2 e4 19.Ng5 Qh5 20.dxe4 Ng4 21.Nf3 Nxc4 22.Qb3 Rxe4 23.Rg1 d5 24.Qb5 Rfxf4 25.Bxf4 Nxf2+ 26.Kg2 Rxe2 27.Kf1 Ne4 28.Rxg7+ Kf8 29.Kxe2 Nxc3+ 30.Kf2 Nxb5 31.Rbg1 Nc3 32.Rxc7 Ne4+ 33.Ke1 Nc5 34.Rc8+ Kf7 35.Rc7+ Kf8 36.Rc8+ Kf7 37.Rc7+ Kf8 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Peter Svidler was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 2nd Norway Chess 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed English Opening (A27) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 37 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Peter Svidler and Magnus Carlsen. 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 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 37 of 61.

Where and when was Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 2nd Norway Chess 2014, round 8.4, on 12 June 2014.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Peter Svidler (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 2nd Norway Chess 2014 in 2014.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A27). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Peter Svidler and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 37 moves (74 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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