Classic game · 2004White won
Carlsen's Tactic
White
Magnus Carlsen
Black
Sipke Ernst
A young Carlsen beat Ernst in a sharp miniature, flashing the tactical clarity that would later support his world title run.
Open interactive game review- White
- Magnus Carlsen
- Black
- Sipke Ernst
- Year
- 2004
- Result
- White won · 1-0
Why this classic game matters
Carlsen's early win over Ernst showed the tactical clarity that would later support his world title run.
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