Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, 51st Biel GM 2018
Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 36 moves · Round 8.2 · 30 July 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Svidler
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event51st Biel GM 2018
- Round8.2
- Date30 July 2018
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
- Length36 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 43 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, ½-½ (51st Biel GM 2018, 2018).
Next game: Svidler vs Carlsen, ½-½ (34th ECC Open 2018, 2018).
The moves of Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, 51st Biel GM 2018
Peter Svidler and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 51st Biel GM 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 36 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, 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 43 of 61.
Where and when was Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 51st Biel GM 2018, round 8.2, on 30 July 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Svidler (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 51st Biel GM 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). 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 36 moves (72 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.