About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Andrey Esipenko at FIDE World Cup 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E10), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 24 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Andrey Esipenko. 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 Andrey Esipenko (Black), at FIDE World Cup 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Andrey Esipenko.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 24 moves (48 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.