About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Wang Yue met over the board in this full-length game at XXII Rapid KO in 2009. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Slav Defense (D17) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 47 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wang Yue. 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 XXII Rapid KO in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D17). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wang Yue.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (94 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.