About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against B Socko at Bundesliga 2008-9 in 2008. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E97), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 91 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.
In the end, B Socko won with the black 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 B Socko (Black), at Bundesliga 2008-9 in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E97). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
B Socko won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 91 moves (182 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.