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 15. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B31), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 26 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, 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 TL Petrosian (Black), at chess.com QF Blitz 3m+2spm 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 26 moves (51 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.