About This Game
Bu Xiangzhi and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Blindfold World Cup in 2007. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D12), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 48 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, the game was drawn between Bu Xiangzhi 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 Bu Xiangzhi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Blindfold World Cup in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D12). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Bu Xiangzhi and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.