About This Game
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on De Wagner at World Rapid 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Indian Defenses (A45) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 44 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.
In the end, 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 De Wagner (Black), at World Rapid 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.