Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Grünfeld Defense (D90) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 1.4 · 17 July 2023

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Eric Hansen
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteEric Hansen
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round1.4
  • Date17 July 2023
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D90)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 15 of 32 between Magnus Carlsen and Eric Hansen in the Rama Chess database (2017–2023). In all their games Carlsen leads 28–2 with 2 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Hansen, 1-0 (World Rapid 2022, 2022).

Next game: Hansen vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.d4 g6 3.c4 Bg7 4.Nc3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.e3 Nxc3 7.bxc3 c5 8.Be2 O-O 9.O-O Nc6 10.Ba3 cxd4 11.cxd4 b6 12.Qa4 Bb7 13.Rac1 Rc8 14.Rfd1 Na5 15.h3 Bf6 16.Ne5 Rxc1 17.Rxc1 Bxe5 18.dxe5 Qd2 19.Qc2 Qd5 20.Bf3 Qxe5 21.Bxb7 Nxb7 22.Qc7 Qxc7 23.Rxc7 Nd6 24.Rxe7 Nb5 25.Bb2 Ra8 26.g4 Nd6 27.f4 b5 28.Bd4 a5 29.Kg2 b4 30.Rd7 Nb5 31.Bf6 Nc3 32.Bxc3 bxc3 33.Rc7 Rd8 34.Kf3 Rd2 35.Rxc3 Rxa2 36.Rc8+ Kg7 37.Rc7 a4 38.Ra7 a3 39.e4 Ra1 40.e5 a2 41.Kg2 Kf8 42.Kh2 h5 43.gxh5 gxh5 44.h4 Rf1 45.Rxa2 Rxf4 46.Kg3 Rg4+ 47.Kf3 Rxh4 48.Ra6 Ke7 49.Rh6 Ra4 50.Rxh5 Ke6 51.Ke3 Ra5 52.Ke4 f5+ 53.Ke3 Kxe5 0-1

A full-length game in which Eric Hansen was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Grünfeld Defense (D90) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 53 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

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

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Eric Hansen?

In the 32 games between them in our database (2017 to 2023) Carlsen leads 28–2 with 2 draws. This game is number 15 of 32.

Where and when was Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 1.4, on 17 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Eric Hansen (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D90). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (106 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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