About This Game
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on P Potapov at WYb14 in 2003. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Dutch Defense (A87) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 50 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, 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 P Potapov (Black), at WYb14 in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Dutch Defense (ECO code A87). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (99 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 Dutch Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.