About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against I Cheparinov at WCC in 2005. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Benoni Defense (A43) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 41 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.
In the end, I Cheparinov won with the black pieces. 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 I Cheparinov (Black), at WCC in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used Benoni Defense (ECO code A43). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
I Cheparinov won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (82 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.