About This Game
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on TL Petrosian at chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Pawn Opening (B00) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 34 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. 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 TL Petrosian (Black), at chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.