About This Game
In this encounter D Anton Guijarro had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E46) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 51 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.
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 D Anton Guijarro 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 Anton Guijarro (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E46). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between D Anton Guijarro and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 51 moves (101 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.