About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Yu Yangyi met over the board in this middlegame battle at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Petrov Defense (C42) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 25 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.
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, Yu Yangyi 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 Yu Yangyi (Black), at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Yu Yangyi won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 25 moves (50 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.