About This Game
G Souleidis and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Titled Tue 20th Jun Early in 2023. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Scandinavian Defense (B01) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 39 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, 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 G Souleidis (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 20th Jun Early in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 39 moves (78 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.