Magnus Carlsen vs Eric Hansen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
English Opening (A20) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 1.15 · 17 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackEric Hansen
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round1.15
- Date17 July 2023
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 28 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, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
Next game: Hansen vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Eric Hansen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Eric Hansen at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with English Opening (A20), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 27 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
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 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 28 of 32.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Eric Hansen played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 1.15, on 17 July 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Eric Hansen (Black), at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (53 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.