About This Game
In this encounter R Terry had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 16th Sep 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Benoni Defense (A43) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
At 72 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, 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 R Terry (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 16th Sep 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Benoni Defense (ECO code A43). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 72 moves (144 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 Benoni Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.