About This Game
In this encounter A Naiditsch had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 37th Olympiad in 2006. It was played in round 12. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Two Knights Defense (C57) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 54 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 A Naiditsch (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 37th Olympiad in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Two Knights Defense (ECO code C57). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (108 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 Two Knights Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.