About This Game
This marathon sees Andrey Esipenko take on Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters Winners in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 90 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, the game was drawn between Andrey Esipenko and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Andrey Esipenko (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters Winners in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Andrey Esipenko and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 90 moves (180 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.