About This Game
This middlegame battle sees R Kulkarni take on Magnus Carlsen at PRO League KO Stage 2017 in 2017. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Center Game (C22) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 28 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 R Kulkarni (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at PRO League KO Stage 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Center Game (ECO code C22). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 28 moves (56 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 Center Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.