About This Game
A middlegame battle in which C Grubert was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Troll Masters in 2001. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Petrov Defense (C42) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 24 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, C Grubert won with the white 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 C Grubert (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Troll Masters in 2001.
What opening was played?
The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
C Grubert won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 24 moves (47 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.