About This Game
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on R Kasimdzhanov at FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with English Opening (A37), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 55 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Kasimdzhanov. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and R Kasimdzhanov (Black), at FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Kasimdzhanov.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (109 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.