About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Brandon Jacobson met over the board in this full-length game at PRO League Prelim 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Pawn Game (D02) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 48 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Brandon Jacobson (Black), at PRO League Prelim 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.