About This Game
Vu Rasulov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Titled Tue 24th Oct Early in 2023. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B28), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 66 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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 black 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 Vu Rasulov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 24th Oct Early in 2023.
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 black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 66 moves (132 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.