About This Game
This full-length game sees S Sjugirov take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 21st Mar Late in 2023. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C90), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 53 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.
After the contest, S Sjugirov 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 S Sjugirov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 21st Mar Late in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C90). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
S Sjugirov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 53 moves (105 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.