About This Game
Murad Ibrahimli and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Titled Tue 25th Feb Early in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D52), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 30 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Murad Ibrahimli won with the white 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 25th Feb Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D52). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Murad Ibrahimli won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (59 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.