About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against N Short at Corus A in 2010. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Scandinavian Defense (B01) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
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 N Short. 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 N Short (Black), at Corus A in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and N Short.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.