About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Konstantin Popov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 6th Feb Early in 2024. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B28) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Konstantin Popov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Konstantin Popov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 6th Feb Early in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B28). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Konstantin Popov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (76 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.