About This Game
Wang Yue and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at XXII Rapid KO in 2009. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Catalan Opening (E06) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Wang Yue and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Wang Yue (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at XXII Rapid KO in 2009.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Wang Yue and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.