About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against K Lie at Politiken Cup in 2004. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Benoni Defense (A77) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 44 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 K Lie. 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 Lie (Black), at Politiken Cup in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Benoni Defense (ECO code A77). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and K Lie.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (88 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.