Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

King's Indian Defense (E94) · 1-0 (Vidit Gujrathi won) · 67 moves · Round 1.9 · 12 September 2023

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White
Vidit Gujrathi
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteVidit Gujrathi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Vidit Gujrathi won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round1.9
  • Date12 September 2023
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E94)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 17 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, 0-1 (PRO League Prelim 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gujrathi, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

The moves of Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nf3 O-O 6.Be2 e5 7.O-O Na6 8.Be3 Qe7 9.Bg5 exd4 10.Nxd4 c6 11.Re1 h6 12.Bh4 g5 13.Bg3 Nxe4 14.Bf3 Nxc3 15.Rxe7 Nxd1 16.Rxd1 Bf6 17.Ree1 Rd8 18.h3 Nb4 19.a3 Na6 20.b4 Nc7 21.b5 c5 22.Nb3 Be6 23.Rxd6 Rxd6 24.Bxd6 Ne8 25.Bxc5 Bxc4 26.Bxb7 Rd8 27.Bc6 Nd6 28.Na5 Bxb5 29.Rd1 Ne4 30.Rxd8+ Bxd8 31.Bxe4 Bxa5 32.Bxa7 Bd7 33.g4 Bc3 34.Kg2 Kg7 35.Kf3 h5 36.Bc5 hxg4+ 37.hxg4 Ba4 38.Ke3 f6 39.f3 Kf7 40.Bb4 Bb2 41.Bd5+ Ke8 42.Kd3 Kd7 43.Kd2 Be5 44.Bc3 Kd6 45.Be4 Kc5 46.Bxe5 fxe5 47.Kc3 Bd1 48.Kd2 Ba4 49.Bc2 Bc6 50.Ke3 Kc4 51.a4 Kb4 52.Bd1 Bb7 53.Kd3 Bd5 54.Ke3 Bc6 55.Bc2 Bd5 56.Be4 Bb3 57.Bc6 Bc2 58.Kd2 Bg6 59.Bb5 Bf7 60.Kd3 Bg6+ 61.Ke3 Bc2 62.Bd7 Bb3 63.Ke4 Bd1 64.Bc6 Kc5 65.Bb7 Bxa4 66.Kxe5 Bd1 67.Kf6 1-0

This marathon sees Vidit Gujrathi take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E94), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 67 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.

When the dust settled, Vidit Gujrathi won with the white pieces. 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 17 of 46.

Where and when was Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 1.9, on 12 September 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vidit Gujrathi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E94). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Vidit Gujrathi won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (133 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.

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