About This Game
In this encounter Wei Yi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B30) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 45 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Wei Yi 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 Wei Yi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Cote d'Ivoire Blitz 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Wei Yi and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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.