About This Game
In this encounter Vl3 Fedoseev had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Slav Defense (D11), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 40 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Vl3 Fedoseev (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.