About This Game
L Schandorff and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Fibertex Cup Blindfold in 2006. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 37 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 L Schandorff 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 L Schandorff (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Fibertex Cup Blindfold in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between L Schandorff and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (74 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.