About This Game
This middlegame battle sees S Jessel take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 4th Mar Late in 2025. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Réti Opening (A04) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 35 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.
In the end, 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 S Jessel (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 4th Mar Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A04). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (70 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.