How Magnus Carlsen Wins Bad Positions

One thing that separates Magnus Carlsen from other top players is his ability to grind out wins from seemingly hopeless positions. In my latest video, How Magnus Carlsen Wins Bad Positions, we take a deep dive into one such game where Carlsen demonstrates exactly that.

🎯 The Game: Magnus Carlsen vs. Michael Adams
📍 Event: London Chess Classic, 2012

A happy winner

Magnus misplays the opening and finds himself in a difficult situation against the ultra-solid Michael Adams. Most players would settle for a passive, equal position, but not Magnus. What follows is a masterclass in:

• Creating chances in worse positions

• Avoiding passive setups even if they’re objectively the best

• Setting small traps

• Exploiting subtle inaccuracies

• Turning pressure into wins

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🧠 This video isn't just about tactics, it's also about technique, and resilience. You'll see how Carlsen stays active, resourceful, and ambitious in a position where most players would just defend or even resign.

Understanding how to handle tough positions like Magnus will give you a huge edge in practical play.

🎥 Watch the video now → How Magnus Carlsen Wins Bad Positions

If you're serious about improving your defensive skills, this is a game you can’t afford to miss.