About This Game
This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Z Tsydypov at Titled Tue 10th Jun Early in 2025. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Petrov Defense (C42), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 62 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Z Tsydypov (Black), at Titled Tue 10th Jun Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 62 moves (123 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.