About This Game
In this encounter Rudik Makarian had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 1st Aug Early in 2023. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Catalan Opening (E06) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 74 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, 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 Rudik Makarian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 1st Aug Early in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E06). 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 74 moves (148 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.