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Young Carlsen's Brilliancy

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Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Dolmatov

Young Carlsen's Brilliancy

2004
Aeroflot Open, Moscow
Intermediate

13-year-old Carlsen defeats a strong GM in just 19 moves, showing his future World Champion potential.

Result: 1-0 - Black resigned

Pro tip: Visualize each move in your mind before revealing the position.

Reveal position every
37 moves

Key Moments

  • #25Rxe7! Forcing the queen to an awkward square
  • #30Ne4! The knight dominates
  • #36Qd4 - White wins the exchange. Black resigned.