About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against A Tari at FIDE World Cup 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E46) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 49 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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and A Tari (Black), at FIDE World Cup 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E46). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.