About This Game
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on F Elsness at ch-NOR in 2004. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C66) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 54 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and F Elsness (Black), at ch-NOR in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C66). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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.