About This Game
Semen Novozhilov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 21st Jan Early in 2025. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Catalan Opening (E04), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 45 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Semen Novozhilov won with the white 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 Semen Novozhilov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 21st Jan Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E04). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Semen Novozhilov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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.