About This Game
In this encounter T Sarbok had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Classics GM in 2003. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Alekhine's Defense (B04), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 50 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, T Sarbok 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 T Sarbok (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Classics GM in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B04). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
T Sarbok won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.