About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Al Naumann at 37th ECC Open 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Scotch Game (C45) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 30 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 Al Naumann (Black), at 37th ECC Open 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C45). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (59 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.