About This Game
A Naiditsch and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at World Blitz in 2009. It was played in round 15. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C68), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 64 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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 A Naiditsch (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C68). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 64 moves (128 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.