Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, Tata Steel India Rapid 2024

Ruy Lopez (C67) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 69 moves · Round 3.3 · 13 November 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Vidit Gujrathi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVidit Gujrathi
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTata Steel India Rapid 2024
  • Round3.3
  • Date13 November 2024
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length69 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 44 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, 0-1 (World Rapid 2023, 2023).

Next game: Gujrathi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, Tata Steel India Rapid 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1 Nd6 6.Nxe5 Be7 7.Bf1 Nxe5 8.Rxe5 O-O 9.d4 Bf6 10.Re1 Re8 11.Bf4 Rxe1 12.Qxe1 Ne8 13.c3 d5 14.Nd2 Bf5 15.Qe3 Nd6 16.h3 h6 17.Re1 Bg5 18.g4 Bxf4 19.Qxf4 Bh7 20.c4 dxc4 21.Nxc4 Nxc4 22.Bxc4 Bg6 23.Re5 Kf8 24.Qe3 Qd6 25.h4 Qd7 26.Qf4 Re8 27.h5 Bh7 28.Bb5 c6 29.Bc4 f6 30.Rxe8+ Kxe8 31.Qb8+ Ke7 32.Be2 Be4 33.Qxa7 Bd5 34.a4 f5 35.Qb8 fxg4 36.Qe5+ Kd8 37.Kh2 Bf3 38.Bxf3 gxf3 39.Kg3 Kc8 40.Kf4 Kd8 41.Kxf3 Qf7+ 42.Kg3 Qb3+ 43.Kg2 Qxb2 44.Qxg7 Qd2 45.Qe5 Kd7 46.a5 Qd1 47.f3 Qc1 48.Qg7+ Ke8 49.Qf6 Qd2+ 50.Kh3 Kd7 51.Qg7+ Kc8 52.Qe5 Kd7 53.f4 Qd3+ 54.Kg4 Qd1+ 55.Kf5 Qxh5+ 56.Kf6 Qf3 57.Qb8 c5 58.dxc5 h5 59.Qd6+ Kc8 60.a6 bxa6 61.Qxa6+ Kc7 62.Qd6+ Kc8 63.c6 Qc3+ 64.Kg6 Qh3 65.Qd7+ Qxd7 66.cxd7+ Kxd7 67.Kxh5 Ke7 68.Kg6 Kf8 69.Kf6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vidit Gujrathi at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C67) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 69 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.

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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 44 of 46.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi played?

At the Tata Steel India Rapid, round 3.3, on 13 November 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vidit Gujrathi (Black), at Tata Steel India Rapid in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 69 moves (137 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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