About This Game
Murad Ibrahimli and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Titled Tue 1st Jul Late in 2025. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Pawn Game (A40) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
At 63 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.
After the contest, 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 Murad Ibrahimli (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 1st Jul Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code A40). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 63 moves (126 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.