About This Game
In this encounter Aleks Sahakyan had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 9th Apr Late in 2024. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E60) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 58 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.
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, 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 Aleks Sahakyan (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 9th Apr Late in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E60). 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 58 moves (116 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.