About This Game
A marathon in which C Lupulescu was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Slav Defense (D11) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 77 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, the game was drawn between C Lupulescu and Magnus Carlsen. 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 C Lupulescu (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 42nd Olympiad 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between C Lupulescu and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 77 moves (153 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.