About This Game
In this encounter Rudik Makarian had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 29th Oct Early in 2024. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E11) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 43 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.
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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Rudik Makarian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 29th Oct Early in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.