About This Game
Johan-Sebastian Christiansen and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at NIC Classic Prelim 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Pawn Opening (B00), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 92 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 Johan-Sebastian Christiansen 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 Johan-Sebastian Christiansen (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at NIC Classic Prelim 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Johan-Sebastian Christiansen and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 92 moves (183 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.