About This Game
V Tomescu and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Claude Pecaut Mem in 2003. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 29 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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, the game was drawn between V Tomescu and Magnus Carlsen. 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 V Tomescu (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Claude Pecaut Mem in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E20). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between V Tomescu and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (58 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.