About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against C Henriquez Villagra at World Rapid 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B66), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 30 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and C Henriquez Villagra (Black), at World Rapid 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B66). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (59 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.