About This Game
A full-length game in which V Malakhov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at WCC Places 9-12 in 2005. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed English Opening (A36) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 56 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.
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, the game was drawn between V Malakhov 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 V Malakhov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at WCC Places 9-12 in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A36). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between V Malakhov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 56 moves (112 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.