Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Svidler, XXIV SuperGM 2007
King's Indian Defense (E60) · ½-½ (Draw) · 29 moves · Round 13 · 9 March 2007
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackPeter Svidler
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventXXIV SuperGM 2007
- Round13
- Date9 March 2007
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E60)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 7 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 (XXIV SuperGM, 2007).
Next game: Carlsen vs Svidler, ½-½ (Amber Blindfold, 2007).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Svidler, XXIV SuperGM 2007
Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler met over the board in this middlegame battle at XXIV SuperGM in 2007. It was played in round 13. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E60) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 29 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler. 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 7 of 61.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Peter Svidler played?
At the XXIV SuperGM, round 13, on 9 March 2007.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Peter Svidler (Black), at XXIV SuperGM in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E60). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (57 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.