About This Game
Sergey Drygalov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 31st Jan Late in 2023. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E94), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 56 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 Sergey Drygalov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 31st Jan Late in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E94). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 56 moves (112 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.