About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Wang Yue at 4th Kings Tournament in 2010. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with King's Gambit (C36), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 54 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wang Yue (Black), at 4th Kings Tournament in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Gambit (ECO code C36). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 King's Gambit collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.