Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, Aimchess Rapid Prelim 2022

Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 66 moves · Round 8.4 · 15 October 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vidit Gujrathi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVidit Gujrathi
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventAimchess Rapid Prelim 2022
  • Round8.4
  • Date15 October 2022
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 15 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, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Prelim, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gujrathi, 0-1 (PRO League Prelim 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, Aimchess Rapid Prelim 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nc3 c6 6.Bf4 Bd6 7.Bxd6 Qxd6 8.e3 Bf5 9.Qb3 Qe7 10.Nh4 Bg6 11.Nxg6 hxg6 12.Bd3 O-O 13.O-O a5 14.a3 Na6 15.Rfe1 Qd6 16.Bxa6 bxa6 17.Re2 c5 18.Rd1 c4 19.Qa4 Qb6 20.f3 Rad8 21.Qc2 Rfe8 22.Qd2 Re7 23.h3 Qc6 24.e4 dxe4 25.fxe4 Nxe4 26.d5 Qc5+ 27.Qd4 Qxd4+ 28.Rxd4 f5 29.d6 Re6 30.Nxe4 fxe4 31.Rxc4 Rdxd6 32.Rcxe4 Rxe4 33.Rxe4 Rb6 34.Re5 Rxb2 35.Rxa5 Rb6 36.Kf2 Re6 37.Kf3 Kf7 38.Kf4 Kf6 39.a4 Kf7 40.Kg5 Rc6 41.Rd5 Rc7 42.Ra5 Rc6 43.Kf4 Re6 44.Rd5 Kf6 45.a5 Rc6 46.Ke4 Ke6 47.Re5+ Kd7 48.Kd4 Rf6 49.Rg5 Kd6 50.g3 Kc6 51.h4 Rd6+ 52.Ke5 Kc5 53.Kf4+ Kd4 54.Rg4 Rf6+ 55.Kg5+ Kc5 56.Rf4 Rd6 57.Rf7 Kb4 58.Rxg7 Kxa5 59.Rxg6 Rd3 60.g4 Kb5 61.h5 a5 62.h6 Rh3 63.Rg8 a4 64.Kg6 a3 65.h7 a2 66.Ra8 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vidit Gujrathi at Aimchess Rapid Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Indian Defense (E10) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 66 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, 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 15 of 46.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi played?

At the Aimchess Rapid Prelim, round 8.4, on 15 October 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (131 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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