About This Game
In this encounter D Howell had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at TCh-NOR Elite 2022-23 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C89) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 44 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 D Howell and Magnus Carlsen. 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 D Howell (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at TCh-NOR Elite 2022-23 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C89). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between D Howell and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (88 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.