About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Alexa Donchenko met over the board in this middlegame battle at 34th ECC Open 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D04), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 36 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexa Donchenko. 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 Alexa Donchenko (Black), at 34th ECC Open 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D04). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alexa Donchenko.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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 Queen's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.