About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and D Navara met over the board in this marathon at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E10) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 67 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and D Navara. 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 D Navara (Black), at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in 2022.
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 D Navara.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 67 moves (134 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.