About This Game
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Quang Liem Le at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Scotch Game (C44) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 37 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Quang Liem Le. 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 Quang Liem Le (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C44). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Quang Liem Le.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (73 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.