About This Game
A full-length game in which L Bruzon Batista was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Cuadrangular UNAM 2012 in 2012. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Nimzo-Indian Defense (E43) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 50 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between L Bruzon Batista 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 L Bruzon Batista (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Cuadrangular UNAM 2012 in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E43). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between L Bruzon Batista and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.