Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, Charity Cup Prelim 2022

Grünfeld Defense (D90) · ½-½ (Draw) · 77 moves · Round 15.6 · 22 March 2022

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White
Vidit Gujrathi
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVidit Gujrathi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCharity Cup Prelim 2022
  • Round15.6
  • Date22 March 2022
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D90)
  • Length77 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 13 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: Carlsen vs Gujrathi, ½-½ (84th Tata Steel Masters, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gujrathi, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Prelim, 2022).

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The moves of Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, Charity Cup Prelim 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.h4 c6 6.cxd5 cxd5 7.Bf4 O-O 8.Qb3 Nc6 9.e3 a6 10.Rc1 Na5 11.Qa3 Nc4 12.Qb4 b5 13.b3 Nd6 14.Qa3 Bf5 15.Be2 Qb6 16.Qb2 Rfc8 17.O-O Rc7 18.Be5 e6 19.a4 Nfe8 20.axb5 axb5 21.Na2 Bg4 22.Nb4 Bxf3 23.Bxf3 Bxe5 24.dxe5 Nf5 25.g3 Rac8 26.Kg2 d4 27.e4 Ne7 28.Rxc7 Rxc7 29.Ra1 Qc5 30.Nd3 Qc3 31.Qb1 Nc6 32.Ra8 Kf8 33.h5 Ra7 34.Rxa7 Nxa7 35.Be2 Nc6 36.Qa2 Nc7 37.Qa3+ b4 38.Qa4 Ke7 39.h6 Kd8 40.Bf1 Kc8 41.Qa2 Kd7 42.Qe2 Ke7 43.Qg4 Ne8 44.Qd1 Nc7 45.Qg4 Ne8 46.Qg5+ Kf8 47.Qf4 Ke7 48.Nc1 Qc5 49.Nd3 Qc3 50.Qg5+ Kf8 51.Be2 Qxb3 52.Nc5 Qc2 53.Nd7+ Kg8 54.Bb5 Qxe4+ 55.Kh2 f6 56.exf6 Qf5 57.Qxf5 gxf5 58.Bxc6 b3 59.Nc5 Nxf6 60.Nxb3 e5 61.Kg2 Kf7 62.f4 d3 63.fxe5 Ng4 64.Bd5+ Kg6 65.Kf3 Nxe5+ 66.Kf4 Kf6 67.Bg8 Ng6+ 68.Ke3 Nf8 69.Nd4 Kg6 70.Kxd3 Kxh6 71.Ke3 Kg5 72.Be6 Nxe6 73.Nxe6+ Kg4 74.Kf2 h5 75.Nd4 h4 76.gxh4 Kxh4 77.Nxf5+ 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Vidit Gujrathi was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Charity Cup Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D90), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 77 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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 Vidit Gujrathi and Magnus Carlsen. 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 13 of 46.

Where and when was Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Charity Cup Prelim, round 15.6, on 22 March 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vidit Gujrathi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Charity Cup Prelim in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D90). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Vidit Gujrathi and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 77 moves (153 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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