About This Game
A marathon in which Vasif Durarbayli was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 19th Nov Early in 2024. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B41), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 65 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Vasif Durarbayli (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 19th Nov Early in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B41). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 65 moves (130 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.