About This Game
In this encounter Ge Antal had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at FSGM December in 2003. It was played in round 13. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B33), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 45 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Ge Antal (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FSGM December in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (90 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.