About This Game
A middlegame battle in which E Paehtz was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 6th YM in 2005. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Two Knights Defense (C55) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 24 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, the game was drawn between E Paehtz and Magnus Carlsen. 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
Who played this game?
This game was played between E Paehtz (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 6th YM in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used Two Knights Defense (ECO code C55). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between E Paehtz and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 24 moves (47 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 Two Knights Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.