About This Game
Quang Liem Le and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Slav Defense (D11) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Quang Liem Le (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (74 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.