About This Game
A full-length game in which B Arvola was paired against Magnus Carlsen at TCh-NOR Elite 2021-22 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B14), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 57 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.
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 B Arvola (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at TCh-NOR Elite 2021-22 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B14). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.