Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen, Tata Steel India Blitz 2024

Catalan Opening (E06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 48 moves · Round 9.5 · 16 November 2024

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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
  • EventTata Steel India Blitz 2024
  • Round9.5
  • Date16 November 2024
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E06)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 45 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 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2024).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.O-O a5 7.Qc2 a4 8.a3 Nc6 9.cxd5 exd5 10.Nc3 Bd7 11.Rd1 Qc8 12.Nh4 Re8 13.Bg5 h6 14.Bxf6 Bxf6 15.Nxd5 Bxh4 16.gxh4 Bf5 17.e4 Bh3 18.f3 Bxg2 19.Qxg2 Kh8 20.Kh1 Qd7 21.Rg1 f5 22.Rad1 fxe4 23.fxe4 Rf8 24.Qg3 Rf7 25.Nf4 Kg8 26.d5 Ne5 27.Ne6 Nc4 28.Qc3 b5 29.Nxg7 Kh7 30.Ne6 Qe7 31.Qg3 Qf6 32.h5 Ne5 33.Rd2 Qf3+ 34.Rdg2 Qxe4 35.Re1 Qxd5 36.Nf4 Qf3 37.Rxe5 Qxf4 38.Qxf4 Rxf4 39.Re7+ Kh8 40.Rxc7 Rf1+ 41.Rg1 Rxg1+ 42.Kxg1 Rd8 43.Rc2 Rd3 44.Kg2 Rb3 45.h4 Kg7 46.Rf2 b4 47.axb4 Rxb4 48.Kh3 1/2-1/2

Vidit Gujrathi and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Catalan Opening (E06), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 48 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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, 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 45 of 46.

Where and when was Vidit Gujrathi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Tata Steel India Blitz, round 9.5, on 16 November 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Vidit Gujrathi and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (95 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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