Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021
Caro-Kann Defense (B10) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 26 moves · 3 April 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteEric Hansen
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Arena Apr 3rd 2021
- Date3 April 2021
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B10)
- Length26 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 3 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: Hansen vs Carlsen, 0-1 (PRO League Group Stage, 2018).
Next game: Carlsen vs Hansen, 1-0 (Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021, 2021).
The moves of Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021
A middlegame battle in which Eric Hansen was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Caro-Kann Defense (B10) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 26 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 3 of 32.
Where and when was Eric Hansen vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021, on 3 April 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Eric Hansen (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B10). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 26 moves (52 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.