Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, 41st Festival GM 2008
Sicilian Defense (B35) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 9 · 30 July 2008
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLeinier Dominguez
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event41st Festival GM 2008
- Round9
- Date30 July 2008
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B35)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 4 of 32 between Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez in the Rama Chess database (2007–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 12–3 with 17 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Dominguez, ½-½ (41st Festival GM, 2008).
Next game: Carlsen vs Dominguez, 1-0 (Corus A, 2009).
The moves of Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, 41st Festival GM 2008
Leinier Dominguez and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 41st Festival GM in 2008. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Sicilian Defense (B35) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 52 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Leinier Dominguez and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Leinier Dominguez?
In the 32 games between them in our database (2007 to 2025) Carlsen leads 12–3 with 17 draws. This game is number 4 of 32.
Where and when was Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 41st Festival GM, round 9, on 30 July 2008.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Leinier Dominguez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 41st Festival GM in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B35). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Leinier Dominguez and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (103 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.