About This Game
In this encounter Yu Yangyi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Saint Louis Rapid 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Pirc Defense (B08), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 69 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Yu Yangyi 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 Yu Yangyi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Saint Louis Rapid 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Pirc Defense (ECO code B08). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Yu Yangyi and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 69 moves (138 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 Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.