About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on A Kosteniuk at Corus B in 2005. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Catalan Opening (E01), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 31 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 A Kosteniuk (Black), at Corus B in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E01). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (61 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.