About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Andrey Esipenko met over the board in this marathon at Titled Tue 9th Jul Early in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C77), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 68 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 Andrey Esipenko. 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 Andrey Esipenko (Black), at Titled Tue 9th Jul Early in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Andrey Esipenko.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 68 moves (136 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.