Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2023

Catalan Opening (E00) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 72 moves · Round 6.1 · 27 December 2023

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White
Vidit Gujrathi
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVidit Gujrathi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Rapid 2023
  • Round6.1
  • Date27 December 2023
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E00)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 43 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Gujrathi, 1-0 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2024).

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The moves of Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2023

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 Bb4+ 4.Bd2 Bxd2+ 5.Qxd2 O-O 6.Bg2 d5 7.Nf3 c6 8.b3 b6 9.O-O Bb7 10.Nc3 Nbd7 11.Rfd1 Qe7 12.Rac1 Rfd8 13.Qf4 Ba6 14.cxd5 cxd5 15.g4 Rac8 16.g5 Nh5 17.Qd2 g6 18.h4 Qb4 19.e3 Ng7 20.Bh3 Rc7 21.Qb2 Rdc8 22.Nb1 Ne8 23.Rxc7 Rxc7 24.Rc1 Qd6 25.Rxc7 Qxc7 26.Qa3 Be2 27.Nbd2 Nd6 28.Bf1 Bxf1 29.Kxf1 Nf5 30.Ke2 h5 31.gxh6 Nf6 32.Qa4 Nxh6 33.Ne5 Nf5 34.Qc6 Qxc6 35.Nxc6 a5 36.Nf3 Ne4 37.a4 Kf8 38.Nce5 Ke7 39.Ke1 Nf6 40.Ng5 Nd6 41.Ke2 Nd7 42.Nc6+ Ke8 43.Kd3 Nf5 44.Nf3 Nf6 45.Ke2 Ng8 46.b4 axb4 47.Nxb4 Nge7 48.Nd3 Nc8 49.Nde5 Ncd6 50.Nc6 f6 51.Nb4 Ne4 52.Na2 Kd7 53.Nd2 Nxd2 54.Kxd2 Nxh4 55.Nb4 Nf5 56.Nd3 g5 57.Kc3 Kc6 58.Kd2 Nd6 59.f3 Kb7 60.Nf2 Ka6 61.e4 dxe4 62.fxe4 Ka5 63.Kd3 Kxa4 64.e5 fxe5 65.dxe5 Nf7 66.Kd4 Nd8 67.Ne4 g4 68.Ke3 b5 69.Kf4 b4 70.Kxg4 b3 71.Kg5 Nc6 72.Nc5+ Kb4 0-1

In this encounter Vidit Gujrathi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Catalan Opening (E00) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 72 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 43 of 46.

Where and when was Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Rapid 2023, round 6.1, on 27 December 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vidit Gujrathi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E00). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 72 moves (144 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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