About This Game
Vl Kovalev and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B52) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 47 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.
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, the game was drawn between Vl Kovalev 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 Vl Kovalev (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B52). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Vl Kovalev and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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.