About This Game
A UKR Zubov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at World Rapid 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 66 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
After the contest, A UKR Zubov 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
Who played this game?
This game was played between A UKR Zubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D31). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
A UKR Zubov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 66 moves (131 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.