About This Game
A marathon in which Quang Liem Le was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Charity Cup Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E90) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 89 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, the game was drawn between Quang Liem Le 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 Quang Liem Le (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Charity Cup Prelim in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E90). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Quang Liem Le and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 89 moves (177 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.