About This Game
Arty Timofeev and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 2nd Samba Cup in 2005. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C91) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 30 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, the game was drawn between Arty Timofeev 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 Arty Timofeev (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 2nd Samba Cup in 2005.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C91). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Arty Timofeev and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (59 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.