About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Wang Yue met over the board in this marathon at XXVI SuperGM in 2009. It was played in round 10. 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 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.
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, Wang Yue 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wang Yue (Black), at XXVI SuperGM in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Wang Yue 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.