About This Game
A full-length game in which L Fressinet was paired against Magnus Carlsen at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Alekhine's Defense (B02) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 50 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, 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 L Fressinet (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B02). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 50 moves (99 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.