About This Game
Bu Xiangzhi and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D45) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 42 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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Bu Xiangzhi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D45). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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.