About This Game
This full-length game sees R Akesson take on Magnus Carlsen at Bygger'n Masters in 2005. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From English Opening (A17) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 45 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 R Akesson and Magnus Carlsen. 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 R Akesson (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Bygger'n Masters in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A17). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between R Akesson and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.