About This Game
In this encounter E Sutovsky had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at ETCC in 2007. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Ruy Lopez (C65) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 86 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between E Sutovsky and Magnus Carlsen. 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 E Sutovsky (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at ETCC in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between E Sutovsky and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 86 moves (171 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.