About This Game
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on K Kulaots at 36th Olympiad in 2004. It was played in round 13. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D17), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 50 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and K Kulaots. 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 K Kulaots (Black), at 36th Olympiad in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D17). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and K Kulaots.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (99 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.