About This Game
N De Firmian and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at 12th Sigeman & Co in 2004. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C88) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 63 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 N De Firmian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 12th Sigeman & Co in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 63 moves (126 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.