Magnus Carlsen
Squeezing technique, practical decisions, and endgame mastery from the World Champion era.
Signature Games
Magnus Carlsen vs Viswanathan Anand
Chennai 2013 · World Championship, Game 9 · Result: 1-0
A smooth positional squeeze to clinch the title, showcasing Carlsen's endgame and technical conversion.
Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin
New York 2016 · World Championship, Game 10 · Result: 1-0
A must-win attacking game where Carlsen breaks through on the kingside to level the match.
Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri
Wijk aan Zee 2015 · Tata Steel · Result: 1-0
An instructive attacking game arising from a seemingly quiet position, highlighting Carlsen's sense for initiative.
Levon Aronian vs Magnus Carlsen
Wijk aan Zee 2012 · Tata Steel · Result: 0-1
A dynamic victory with Black featuring counterplay, piece activity, and precise calculation.