About This Game
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against A Beliavsky at 12th Sigeman & Co in 2004. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Slav Defense (D17) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 43 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and A Beliavsky. 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 A Beliavsky (Black), at 12th Sigeman & Co in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D17). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and A Beliavsky.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.