About This Game
A full-length game in which Rustam Rustamov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 4th Mar Late in 2025. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B42), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 48 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.
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 Rustam Rustamov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 4th Mar Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B42). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 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.