About This Game
A full-length game in which Ale Rakhmanov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed English Opening (A20) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 57 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Ale Rakhmanov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Ale Rakhmanov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ale Rakhmanov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 57 moves (114 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.