About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Sergei Lobanov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 14th May Late in 2024. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Old Indian Defense (A55) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 24 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
In the end, Sergei Lobanov 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 Sergei Lobanov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 14th May Late in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Old Indian Defense (ECO code A55). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Sergei Lobanov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 24 moves (47 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.