About This Game
Magnus Carlsen and M Vassallo met over the board in this brisk miniature at 11th Aosta Open in 2003. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Modern Defense (B06), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 14 moves. Decisive games like this often hinge on a single tactical idea, making them good study material for spotting mistakes early.
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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and M Vassallo. 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and M Vassallo (Black), at 11th Aosta Open in 2003.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and M Vassallo.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 14 moves (27 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.