About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Vedic Panda at Play Live Challenge 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B28) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 31 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vedic Panda (Black), at Play Live Challenge 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B28). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (61 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.