About This Game
In this encounter S Agdestein had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at ch-NOR Playoff in 2005. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E32), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 40 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.
When the dust settled, S Agdestein won with the white 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 S Agdestein (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at ch-NOR Playoff in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E32). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
S Agdestein won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.