Carlsen retains world crown after Nepo blunders in Game 11Norwegian wins 7½-3½ in best-of-14 showdownTweet Bryan at @BryanAGraham or email himCarlsen plays 14. ... b6. “It’s not much of an advantage (for white),” says the
American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana on Chess.com’s broadcast. “Magnus is super stable, especially in these types of positions. He doesn’t do any anti-positional things or make any serious mistakes, so it’s really hard to beat him in this type of position. But it’s also modern chess. Theory has developed to the point that black players can play solidly. Let’s say Magnus with the black pieces: he can play as solidly as he wants and this is the extent of the advantage you’re going to get against him.”
Caruana continues: “If you want to win the game, either [Carlsen] takes risks early on. He plays some slightly riskier stuff with black. Or you should be content with an advantage of this nature where you know you’re not going to win immediately, but it’s a long game and you try to slowly outplay him and make the most of your chances. You’re not going to blow someone off the board these days at the top level.”