About This Game
M Bluebaum and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 30th Jul Early in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Old Indian Defense (A50), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, M Bluebaum 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 M Bluebaum (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 30th Jul Early in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Old Indian Defense (ECO code A50). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
M Bluebaum won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Old Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.