About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Shamsiddin Vokhidov at World Rapid 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Pawn Game (C20) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
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, Shamsiddin Vokhidov 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shamsiddin Vokhidov (Black), at World Rapid 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Game (ECO code C20). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Shamsiddin Vokhidov won with the black pieces.
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 King's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.