About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Andrey Esipenko at FIDE World Cup 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E10) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 48 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Andrey Esipenko. 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 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 48 moves (96 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.