About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Wang Yue was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 3rd Pearl Spring in 2010. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Catalan Opening (E00) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 28 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Wang Yue and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Wang Yue (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 3rd Pearl Spring in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E00). 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 28 moves (56 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.