About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and R Ponomariov met over the board in this marathon at World Blitz in 2007. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D10), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 83 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, 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 R Ponomariov (Black), at World Blitz in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 83 moves (165 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.