About This Game
A full-length game in which D Navara was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 51st Biel GM 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D41), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 45 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between D Navara 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 D Navara (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 51st Biel GM 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D41). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between D Navara and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.