About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Yu Yangyi at World Blitz 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Vienna Game (C25) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 38 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.
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, Yu Yangyi 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Yu Yangyi (Black), at World Blitz 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Vienna Game (ECO code C25). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Yu Yangyi won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 Vienna Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.