About This Game
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against E Cordova at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E18), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 41 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
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 E Cordova (Black), at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E18). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.