About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Kirill Shevchenko at Solidarity NOR-UKR Match in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Old Indian Defense (A50) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 23 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, Kirill Shevchenko won with the black 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 Kirill Shevchenko (Black), at Solidarity NOR-UKR Match in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Old Indian Defense (ECO code A50). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Kirill Shevchenko won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 23 moves (46 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 Old Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.