Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, Tata Steel India Blitz 2024
English Opening (A20) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 30 moves · Round 18.1 · 17 November 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackVidit Gujrathi
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTata Steel India Blitz 2024
- Round18.1
- Date17 November 2024
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
- Length30 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 46 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, ½-½ (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi, Tata Steel India Blitz 2024
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vidit Gujrathi at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From English Opening (A20) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 30 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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 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 46 of 46.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vidit Gujrathi played?
At the Tata Steel India Blitz, round 18.1, on 17 November 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vidit Gujrathi (Black), at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (59 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.