Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, Legends of Chess Final 2020
Réti Opening (A07) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 1.22 · 1 August 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Svidler
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventLegends of Chess Final 2020
- Round1.22
- Date1 August 2020
- OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 57 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, 1-0 (Legends of Chess Final, 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
In this encounter Peter Svidler had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Legends of Chess Final in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Réti Opening (A07) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 32 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, 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 57 of 61.
Where and when was Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Legends of Chess Final, round 1.22, on 1 August 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.