About This Game
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against E Fossan at Magnus Inv Simul 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D79), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 57 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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When the dust settled, E Fossan 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and E Fossan (Black), at Magnus Inv Simul 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D79). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
E Fossan won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 57 moves (114 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.