About This Game
Chithambaram VR. Aravindh and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Qatar Masters Open 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B20), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 37 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, 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
Who played this game?
This game was played between Chithambaram VR. Aravindh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Qatar Masters Open 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B20). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (74 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.