About This Game
A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Sarin Nihal at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E10) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 62 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sarin Nihal (Black), at Tata Steel India Blitz in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 62 moves (123 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.