About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against J Gustafsson at Titled Tue 4th Feb Late in 2025. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Flank Openings (A00) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 37 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.
After the contest, J Gustafsson 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and J Gustafsson (Black), at Titled Tue 4th Feb Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
J Gustafsson won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (74 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.