Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, XXVI SuperGM 2009

Sicilian Defense (B78) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 9 · 1 March 2009

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Leinier Dominguez
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLeinier Dominguez
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventXXVI SuperGM 2009
  • Round9
  • Date1 March 2009
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B78)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 7 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 (XXVI SuperGM, 2009).

Next game: Dominguez vs Carlsen, ½-½ (5th MTel Masters, 2009).

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The moves of Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, XXVI SuperGM 2009

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 g6 6.Be3 Bg7 7.f3 Nc6 8.Qd2 O-O 9.Bc4 Bd7 10.O-O-O Rb8 11.Bb3 Na5 12.Bh6 Bxh6 13.Qxh6 b5 14.g4 Nxb3+ 15.Nxb3 b4 16.Nd5 Nxd5 17.exd5 Rb6 18.Rhe1 e5 19.dxe6 fxe6 20.Re3 Rf7 21.Nd2 d5 22.Nb3 Qc7 23.Kb1 Rb8 24.Rde1 Rc8 25.R1e2 Qb6 26.h4 d4 27.Re5 d3 28.cxd3 Rxf3 29.d4 Bb5 30.R2e3 Bd3+ 31.Ka1 Qxd4 32.Rxe6 Rf1+ 33.Re1 Qxg4 34.Rxf1 Qxe6 35.Nc5 Qe2 36.Rc1 Bf5 37.Qf4 a5 38.h5 Qe7 39.Qc4+ Be6 40.Qc2 Qg5 41.hxg6 hxg6 42.a3 bxa3 43.Qc3 axb2+ 44.Kxb2 Qd5 45.Rc2 a4 46.Ka1 a3 47.Qe3 Bf7 48.Qc3 g5 49.Qe3 Re8 50.Qc3 Re2 51.Nb3 Rxc2 52.Qxc2 Qe5+ 53.Kb1 Kg7 54.Qd2 Bxb3 0-1

This full-length game sees Leinier Dominguez take on Magnus Carlsen at XXVI SuperGM in 2009. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B78) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 54 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.

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

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 7 of 32.

Where and when was Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the XXVI SuperGM, round 9, on 1 March 2009.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Leinier Dominguez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at XXVI SuperGM in 2009.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B78). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (108 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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