About This Game
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Ivan Schitco at 44th Olympiad 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Réti Opening (A05) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 45 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.
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 Ivan Schitco. 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 Ivan Schitco (Black), at 44th Olympiad 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Ivan Schitco.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.