About This Game
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on A Dreev at World Rapid Final in 2012. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B11), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 48 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 Magnus Carlsen and A Dreev. 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 A Dreev (Black), at World Rapid Final in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B11). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and A Dreev.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.