Magnus prefers to go through the center.
1. c2c4 Carlsen seems to be comfortable playing the English Opening these days. 1... e7e5  2. g2g3  2... b8c6  3. f1g2  3... g7g6  4. b1c3  4... f8g7  5. e2e3 A tried and true method of development. 5... g8f6 It's a bit surprising to see that knight stepping ahead of the f-pawn. 6. g1e2  6... e8g8  7. e1g1  7... d7d6 