About This Game
A full-length game in which E Berg was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Faaborg Midtfyn Blindfold Cup in 2007. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Sicilian Defense (B33) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 60 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between E Berg and Magnus Carlsen. 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 E Berg (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Faaborg Midtfyn Blindfold Cup in 2007.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between E Berg and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 60 moves (119 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.