About This Game
This full-length game sees B Ostenstad take on Magnus Carlsen at ch-NOR in 2003. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Grünfeld Defense (D71) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 46 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, B Ostenstad 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 B Ostenstad (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at ch-NOR in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D71). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
B Ostenstad won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.