About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against J Timman at 21st Open in 2004. It was played in round 2. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B46), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 51 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.
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In the end, J Timman won with the black 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and J Timman (Black), at 21st Open in 2004.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B46). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
J Timman won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 51 moves (102 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.