About This Game
A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against M Tabatabaei at Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Ruy Lopez (C80) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 81 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and M Tabatabaei. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and M Tabatabaei (Black), at Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C80). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and M Tabatabaei.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 81 moves (161 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.