About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Le Quang Liem at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D73), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 103 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Le Quang Liem (Black), at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D73). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 103 moves (205 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.