About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against S Sjugirov at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D00), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 44 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 S Sjugirov (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D00). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Queen's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.