About This Game
A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Sarin Nihal at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Catalan Opening (E01), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
At 66 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sarin Nihal. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Sarin Nihal (Black), at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E01). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Sarin Nihal.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 66 moves (131 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.