About This Game
A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Geo Meier at 44th Olympiad 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From French Defense (C10) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 80 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.
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 white 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 Magnus Carlsen (White) and Geo Meier (Black), at 44th Olympiad 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used French Defense (ECO code C10). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 80 moves (159 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.