Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
King's Indian Defense (E85) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 35 moves · Round 1.16 · 17 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteEric Hansen
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round1.16
- Date17 July 2023
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E85)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 29 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 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Hansen, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
This middlegame battle sees Eric Hansen take on Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E85), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 35 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.
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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
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 29 of 32.
Where and when was Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 1.16, 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 King's Indian Defense (ECO code E85). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (70 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.