About This Game
A full-length game in which Chithambaram VR. Aravindh was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Dutch Defense (A80), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 48 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. 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 Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Dutch Defense (ECO code A80). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Dutch Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.