About This Game
This brisk miniature sees R Fyllingen take on Magnus Carlsen at ch-NOR in 2004. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Grünfeld Defense (D77) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 20 moves. Decisive games like this often hinge on a single tactical idea, making them good study material for spotting mistakes early.
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.
In the end, the game was drawn between R Fyllingen 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 R Fyllingen (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at ch-NOR in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D77). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between R Fyllingen and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 20 moves (40 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.