Dmitry Andreikin vs Magnus Carlsen, EYb14 2003

Sicilian Defense (B33) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 50 moves · Round 6 · 19 September 2003

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White
Dmitry Andreikin
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDmitry Andreikin
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventEYb14 2003
  • Round6
  • Date19 September 2003
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B33)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 1 of 34 between Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin in the Rama Chess database (2003–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–7 with 12 draws.

Next game: Carlsen vs Andreikin, 1-0 (VI World Blitz, 2010).

The moves of Dmitry Andreikin vs Magnus Carlsen, EYb14 2003

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Bg5 a6 8.Na3 b5 9.Nd5 Be7 10.Bxf6 Bxf6 11.c3 O-O 12.Nc2 Rb8 13.g3 Bg5 14.Bg2 a5 15.O-O Ne7 16.f4 Nxd5 17.Qxd5 Be6 18.Qd2 Bh6 19.Ne3 Qb6 20.Kh1 Qc5 21.b4 Qc7 22.Rad1 Rbc8 23.bxa5 Qxa5 24.Qxd6 exf4 25.gxf4 Qxa2 26.Qe5 g6 27.Qxb5 Rxc3 28.Nd5 Bh3 29.Rg1 Rc2 30.Qf1 Rf2 31.Qxf2 Qxf2 32.Bxh3 Bxf4 33.Rg2 Qh4 34.Rg4 Qxh3 35.Rxf4 Rb8 36.Rf2 Rb2 37.Rdf1 Qd3 38.Nf6+ Kg7 39.Kg2 Qd4 40.Ne8+ Kf8 41.Rxb2 Qxb2+ 42.Rf2 Qxf2+ 43.Kxf2 Kxe8 44.Kf3 Ke7 45.Kf4 Ke6 46.Kg5 Ke5 47.h4 Kxe4 48.Kf6 Kf4 49.Kxf7 Kg4 50.Kg7 Kxh4 0-1

Dmitry Andreikin and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at EYb14 in 2003. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From Sicilian Defense (B33) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 50 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.

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. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Dmitry Andreikin?

In the 34 games between them in our database (2003 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–7 with 12 draws. This game is number 1 of 34.

Where and when was Dmitry Andreikin vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the EYb14, round 6, on 19 September 2003.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Dmitry Andreikin (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at EYb14 in 2003.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 50 moves (100 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?

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