About This Game
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ivan Sokolov at 75th Tata Steel GpA in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C78) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Ivan Sokolov (Black), at 75th Tata Steel GpA in 2013.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C78). 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 48 moves (95 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.