Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2019
Sicilian Defense (B30) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 8.3 · 28 April 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhitePeter Svidler
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventGRENKE Chess Classic 2019
- Round8.3
- Date28 April 2019
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 46 of 61 between Magnus Carlsen and Peter Svidler in the Rama Chess database (2006–2021). In all their games Carlsen leads 20–8 with 33 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Svidler, 1-0 (World Blitz 2018, 2018).
Next game: Carlsen vs Svidler, ½-½ (FIDE Steinitz Mem Open, 2020).
The moves of Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2019
A middlegame battle in which Peter Svidler was paired against Magnus Carlsen at GRENKE Chess Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B30) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 33 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, 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 Peter Svidler?
In the 61 games between them in our database (2006 to 2021) Carlsen leads 20–8 with 33 draws. This game is number 46 of 61.
Where and when was Peter Svidler vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the GRENKE Chess Classic 2019, round 8.3, on 28 April 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Peter Svidler (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GRENKE Chess Classic 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (66 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.