About This Game
Ihor Samunenkov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 13th May Early in 2025. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 60 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Ihor Samunenkov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Ihor Samunenkov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 13th May Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Ihor Samunenkov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 60 moves (120 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.