About This Game
A Naiditsch and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at XXXVI Bosnia GM in 2006. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C68) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 58 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between A Naiditsch 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 A Naiditsch (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at XXXVI Bosnia GM in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C68). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between A Naiditsch and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 58 moves (115 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.