Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin
5. Kings Tournament, 2011 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E43).
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Game details
- White
- Magnus Carlsen (2815)
- Black
- Sergey Karjakin (2776)
- Result
- ½–½
- Event
- 5. Kings Tournament
- Year
- 2011
- Opening
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E43)
About this chess game
This chess game between Magnus Carlsen (2815) and Sergey Karjakin (2776) was played at 5. Kings Tournament in 2011 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (E43). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin?
Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin (2011) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.
What opening was played in Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin?
The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation (ECO E43).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
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