About This Game
Ch Bauer and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at GM in 2005. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 36 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Ch Bauer 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 Ch Bauer (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GM in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D30). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ch Bauer and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (71 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.