Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, World Rapid 2016

Caro-Kann Defense (B13) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 12.1 · 28 December 2016

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vidit Gujrathi
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVidit Gujrathi
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Rapid 2016
  • Round12.1
  • Date28 December 2016
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B13)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 1 of 46 between Magnus Carlsen and Vidit Gujrathi in the Rama Chess database (2016–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 24–6 with 16 draws.

Next game: Carlsen vs Gujrathi, ½-½ (chess.com IoM Masters, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, World Rapid 2016

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.Nf3 Nc6 5.Ne5 Nf6 6.Bb5 Bd7 7.Nxd7 Qxd7 8.c3 e6 9.O-O Bd6 10.Re1 O-O 11.Bd3 Qc7 12.g3 h6 13.f4 Rab8 14.a4 a6 15.Qe2 Rfe8 16.Qf1 Nd7 17.Nd2 f5 18.Nf3 Nf6 19.Be3 Ne4 20.Ne5 Rf8 21.Qg2 Nxe5 22.fxe5 Be7 23.Rf1 Bg5 24.Bxg5 hxg5 25.g4 Qe7 26.a5 g6 27.c4 Kg7 28.Rac1 Rbd8 29.cxd5 exd5 30.Kh1 Rd7 31.gxf5 gxf5 32.Bxe4 dxe4 33.e6 Qxe6 34.Qxg5+ Kh8 35.Rc5 Rg7 36.Qh4+ Rh7 37.Qf4 e3 38.Re5 Qc6+ 39.d5 Qb5 40.Rg1 Qxb2 41.Rxe3 Rc8 42.d6 Qf6 43.Re6 Qc3 44.d7 Rf8 45.Re8 Qc6+ 46.Rg2 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vidit Gujrathi at World Rapid 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Caro-Kann Defense (B13) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 46 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 Vidit Gujrathi?

In the 46 games between them in our database (2016 to 2024) Carlsen leads 24–6 with 16 draws. This game is number 1 of 46.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi played?

At the World Rapid 2016, round 12.1, on 28 December 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vidit Gujrathi (Black), at World Rapid 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B13). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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