About This Game
This middlegame battle sees SL Narayanan take on Magnus Carlsen at Chess24 Banter Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C84) — 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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 SL Narayanan (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Final 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C84). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.