About This Game
This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on M Gagunashvili at World Blitz in 2006. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Sicilian Defense (B48) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 65 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
When the dust settled, M Gagunashvili 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 M Gagunashvili (Black), at World Blitz in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B48). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
M Gagunashvili won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 65 moves (130 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.