Christian Aarefjord vs Magnus Carlsen

Open NOR Ch, 2001 · Result 0–1 · Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Three Knights Variation (C28).

Magnus Carlsen20641

Christian Aarefjord0

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Game details

White: Christian Aarefjord
Black: Magnus Carlsen (2064)
Result: 0–1
Event: Open NOR Ch
Year: 2001
Opening: Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Three Knights Variation (C28)

About this chess game

This chess game between Christian Aarefjord and Magnus Carlsen (2064) was played at Open NOR Ch in 2001 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Three Knights Variation (C28). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Who won Christian Aarefjord vs Magnus Carlsen?

Christian Aarefjord vs Magnus Carlsen (2001) finished 0–1, a win for Magnus Carlsen.

What opening was played in Christian Aarefjord vs Magnus Carlsen?

The game opened with the Vienna Game: Stanley Variation, Three Knights Variation (ECO C28).

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