About This Game
This full-length game sees J Hammer take on Magnus Carlsen at Arctic Stars Prelim in 2010. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From English Opening (A31) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 55 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, J Hammer won with the white 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 J Hammer (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Arctic Stars Prelim in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A31). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
J Hammer won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (109 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.