About This Game
In this encounter M Petrov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Classics IMA in 2001. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Sicilian Defense (B22) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 44 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, the game was drawn between M Petrov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 M Petrov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Classics IMA in 2001.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B22). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between M Petrov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (88 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.