About This Game
D Beletic and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at PRO League Group Stage in 2017. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Indian Defenses (A46) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
At 62 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 D Beletic (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at PRO League Group Stage in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A46). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 62 moves (124 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.