About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Iv Saric take on Magnus Carlsen at 41st Olympiad Open 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C61), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 37 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Iv Saric 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 Iv Saric (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 41st Olympiad Open 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C61). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Iv Saric won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (73 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.