About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Mi Adams met over the board in this full-length game at FIDE GP in 2008. It was played in round 12. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E37), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 56 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, 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 Mi Adams (Black), at FIDE GP in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E37). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 56 moves (112 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.