Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, 84th Tata Steel Masters 2022

Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 51 moves · Round 11.1 · 28 January 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Vidit Gujrathi
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVidit Gujrathi
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event84th Tata Steel Masters 2022
  • Round11.1
  • Date28 January 2022
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 12 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.

Previous game: Gujrathi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Aimchess US Rapid Prelim, 2021).

Next game: Gujrathi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Charity Cup Prelim, 2022).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, 84th Tata Steel Masters 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nf6 3.d3 Nc6 4.Nf3 Bc5 5.Nc3 h6 6.h3 a6 7.a4 d6 8.Be3 Bxe3 9.fxe3 Be6 10.b3 O-O 11.O-O d5 12.exd5 Nxd5 13.Qd2 Nxc3 14.Qxc3 Qd6 15.Nd2 f5 16.Bxe6+ Qxe6 17.Qc4 Qxc4 18.bxc4 e4 19.d4 f4 20.Rxf4 Rxf4 21.exf4 Nxd4 22.Nxe4 Ne2+ 23.Kf2 Nxf4 24.Rb1 b6 25.c5 Rf8 26.cxb6 cxb6 27.c4 Nd5+ 28.Ke2 Re8 29.cxd5 Rxe4+ 30.Kd3 Rxa4 31.d6 Kf7 32.Re1 Ra5 33.Kd4 Ra2 34.Kd5 Rd2+ 35.Kc6 b5 36.d7 Rc2+ 37.Kb6 Rd2 38.Kc7 Rc2+ 39.Kd8 b4 40.Re7+ Kf8 41.Re3 Kf7 42.Re7+ Kf8 43.Re5 g6 44.Re6 b3 45.Rf6+ Kg7 46.Ke7 Re2+ 47.Re6 Rxe6+ 48.Kxe6 b2 49.d8=Q b1=Q 50.Qc7+ Kg8 51.Qd8+ Kg7 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Vidit Gujrathi at 84th Tata Steel Masters in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Italian Game (C50) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 51 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vidit Gujrathi. 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 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 12 of 46.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi played?

At the 84th Tata Steel Masters, round 11.1, on 28 January 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vidit Gujrathi (Black), at 84th Tata Steel Masters in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Vidit Gujrathi.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (102 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?

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