Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot, Titled Tue 27th Sep Early 2022
Slav Defense (D12) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 10 · 27 September 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackEtienne Bacrot
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 27th Sep Early 2022
- Round10
- Date27 September 2022
- OpeningSlav Defense (D12)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 24 of 30 between Magnus Carlsen and Etienne Bacrot in the Rama Chess database (2006–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 18–3 with 9 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Bacrot, 1-0 (FIDE World Cup 2021, 2021).
Next game: Bacrot vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 9th May Early, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot, Titled Tue 27th Sep Early 2022
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Etienne Bacrot at Titled Tue 27th Sep Early in 2022. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Slav Defense (D12) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Etienne Bacrot?
In the 30 games between them in our database (2006 to 2025) Carlsen leads 18–3 with 9 draws. This game is number 24 of 30.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Etienne Bacrot played?
At the Titled Tue 27th Sep Early, round 10, on 27 September 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Etienne Bacrot (Black), at Titled Tue 27th Sep Early in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D12). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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?
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