Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Final 2020
English Opening (A15) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 1.13 · 31 July 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Svidler
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventLegends of Chess Final 2020
- Round1.13
- Date31 July 2020
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 53 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 (Legends of Chess Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Svidler, ½-½ (Legends of Chess Final, 2020).
The moves of Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Final 2020
Peter Svidler and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Legends of Chess Final in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From English Opening (A15) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 27 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 53 of 61.
Where and when was Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Legends of Chess Final, round 1.13, on 31 July 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Svidler (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Legends of Chess Final in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (54 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.