About This Game
This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on V Gashimov at 74th Tata Steel GMA in 2012. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed English Opening (A30) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
At 67 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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, 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 V Gashimov (Black), at 74th Tata Steel GMA in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A30). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 67 moves (133 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.