About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and Wei Yi met over the board in this middlegame battle at Bundesliga 2024-25 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B90) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 36 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wei Yi. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wei Yi (Black), at Bundesliga 2024-25 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wei Yi.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (71 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.