Magnus Carlsen vs Eric Hansen, Oslo Esports Cup 2022
Grünfeld Defense (D85) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 6.1 · 27 April 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackEric Hansen
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventOslo Esports Cup 2022
- Round6.1
- Date27 April 2022
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 9 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, ½-½ (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).
Next game: Carlsen vs Hansen, 1-0 (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Eric Hansen, Oslo Esports Cup 2022
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Eric Hansen at Oslo Esports Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Grünfeld Defense (D85) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 32 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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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 9 of 32.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Eric Hansen played?
At the Oslo Esports Cup 2022, round 6.1, on 27 April 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Eric Hansen (Black), at Oslo Esports Cup 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D85). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (63 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.