About This Game
M Womacka and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Troll Masters in 2002. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B42) — 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.
When the dust settled, M Womacka won with the white 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
Who played this game?
This game was played between M Womacka (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Troll Masters in 2002.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B42). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
M Womacka won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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.