Queen Sac Forces MATE: Carlsen vs Drygalov | Live Chess 2026

Magnus Carlsen faced Andrey Drygalov in a Live Chess game on Chess.com on January 29, 2026, in the English Opening: Hedgehog variation. The game proved one-sided throughout, with Carlsen seizing a decisive advantage when Black's queen was lost on move 15 — a sacrifice that set the stage for an unstoppable mating attack. Carlsen converted ruthlessly over 81 moves, closing the game with checkmate. Subscribe for daily chess classics. The English Opening: Hedgehog is known for its patient, coiled setup by Black — but Drygalov's queen was lost as early as move 15, leaving the hedgehog with nowhere to hide. Magnus Carlsen (3321) vs Andrey Drygalov (3035) Live Chess Date: 1/29/2026 Result: 1-0 Opening: English Opening: Hedgehog 📺 More games: ▶ Double Sacrifice Duel: Carlsen vs Anand Ends in Mate | Glitnir Blitz 2006:    • Double Sacrifice Duel: Carlsen vs Anand En...   ▶ Carlsen's DECISIVE Queen Sac Seals the Mate vs Leydenz | Live Chess 2026:    • Carlsen's DECISIVE Queen Sac Seals the Mat...   ▶ Carlsen's BOLD Queen Sacrifice Ends in Checkmate | Live Chess 2025:    • Carlsen's BOLD Queen Sacrifice Ends in Che...   0:00 English Opening: Hedgehog 3:25 Middlegame 8:50 Endgame 13:35 Result #chess #chessgame #classicchess #famouschess