About This Game
N Grandelius and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 4th Norway Blitz 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with English Opening (A13), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 51 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between N Grandelius and Magnus Carlsen. 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 N Grandelius (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 4th Norway Blitz 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between N Grandelius and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 51 moves (101 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.