About This Game
A full-length game in which M Bluvshtein was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Classics GM in 2003. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Alekhine's Defense (B03) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
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, the game was drawn between M Bluvshtein and Magnus Carlsen. 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 M Bluvshtein (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Classics GM in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B03). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between M Bluvshtein and Magnus Carlsen.
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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.