About This Game
A full-length game in which Rudik Makarian was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 17th Sep Late in 2024. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E91) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 45 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Rudik Makarian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 17th Sep Late in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E91). 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 45 moves (90 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.