About This Game
A full-length game in which S Papa was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 5th YM in 2004. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Grünfeld Defense (D91) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 42 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between S Papa 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 S Papa (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 5th YM in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D91). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between S Papa and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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.