About This Game
In this encounter Konstantin Popov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 20th Aug Late in 2024. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B72), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 36 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 Konstantin Popov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 20th Aug Late in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B72). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 36 moves (72 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.