About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Kateri Lahno was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 5th YM in 2004. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Uncategorised, a balanced fight.
Lasting 29 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 Kateri Lahno (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 5th YM in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Uncategorised. A balanced fight.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (57 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 Uncategorised collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.