About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Sarin Nihal at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) — 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sarin Nihal (Black), at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D30). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen 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.