About This Game
Marek Karas and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 17th Jun Early in 2025. It was played in round 1. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Philidor Defense (C41) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 57 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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. 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 Marek Karas (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 17th Jun Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Philidor Defense (ECO code C41). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 57 moves (114 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 Philidor Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.