About This Game
In this encounter R Wojtaszek had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 83rd Tata Steel Masters in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D45) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 35 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between R Wojtaszek 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 R Wojtaszek (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 83rd Tata Steel Masters in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D45). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between R Wojtaszek and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.