About This Game
A full-length game in which M Bluebaum was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 4th GRENKE Chess Classic in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E90) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 59 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between M Bluebaum 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 M Bluebaum (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 4th GRENKE Chess Classic in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E90). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between M Bluebaum and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 59 moves (117 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.