About This Game
This full-length game sees Samuel Sevian take on Magnus Carlsen at PRO League Prelim 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed French Defense (C11) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 44 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, 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
Who played this game?
This game was played between Samuel Sevian (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at PRO League Prelim 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used French Defense (ECO code C11). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (88 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.