About This Game
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on R Janssen at GMC in 2004. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Benoni Defense (A61) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 59 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Janssen. 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 R Janssen (Black), at GMC in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Benoni Defense (ECO code A61). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and R Janssen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 59 moves (117 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 Benoni Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.