About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Ethan Sheehan was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 17th Jun Early in 2025. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E91) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 31 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.
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, 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 Ethan Sheehan (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 17th Jun Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E91). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (62 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.