About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and T Hillarp Persson met over the board in this marathon at XXII Open in 2006. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Catalan Opening (E01) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 96 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, T Hillarp Persson won with the black pieces. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and T Hillarp Persson (Black), at XXII Open in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E01). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
T Hillarp Persson won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 96 moves (192 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.