About This Game
In this encounter Joseph Girel had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 27th Sep Late in 2022. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Accepted (D22) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 19 moves. Decisive games like this often hinge on a single tactical idea, making them good study material for spotting mistakes early.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 Joseph Girel (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 27th Sep Late in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D22). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 19 moves (38 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 Queen's Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.