About This Game
Andrey Esipenko and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at FIDE World Cup 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Italian Game (C53) the players entered 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.
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 Andrey Esipenko and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Andrey Esipenko (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE World Cup 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Andrey Esipenko and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (71 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.