About This Game
This full-length game sees Quang Liem Le take on Magnus Carlsen at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 43 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.
When the dust settled, 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 Quang Liem Le (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Julius Baer GenCup Prelim in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D30). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.