About This Game
Artem Galaktionov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Titled Tue 12th Sep Late in 2023. It was played in round 5. 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.
At 67 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Artem Galaktionov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 12th Sep Late in 2023.
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 67 moves (134 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.