About This Game
A middlegame battle in which Jorden Van Foreest was paired against Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Italian Game (C53), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 32 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 Jorden Van Foreest (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.