About This Game
A full-length game in which F Berkes was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Aeroflot Open in 2004. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E72), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 60 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, F Berkes 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 F Berkes (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Aeroflot Open in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E72). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
F Berkes won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 60 moves (119 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.