About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Andrey Esipenko take on Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters Winners in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Nimzo-Indian Defense (E21), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 34 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
When the dust settled, 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 Andrey Esipenko (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters Winners in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E21). 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 34 moves (68 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.