About This Game
This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Mi Adams at 37th Olympiad in 2006. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Nimzo-Indian Defense (E20) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 73 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
After the contest, 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 Mi Adams (Black), at 37th Olympiad in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E20). 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 73 moves (145 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.