Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2019

Benoni Defense (A56) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 81 moves · Round 1.1 · 20 April 2019

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Vincent Keymer
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVincent Keymer
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGRENKE Chess Classic 2019
  • Round1.1
  • Date20 April 2019
  • OpeningBenoni Defense (A56)
  • Length81 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 1 of 43 between Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer in the Rama Chess database (2019–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 29–1 with 13 draws.

Next game: Carlsen vs Keymer, ½-½ (Carlsen vs. Challengers, 2021).

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The moves of Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2019

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 g6 4.Nc3 d6 5.e4 Bg7 6.Nf3 O-O 7.Be2 e5 8.O-O Ne8 9.Ne1 f5 10.exf5 gxf5 11.f4 Nd7 12.Nd3 e4 13.Nf2 Bxc3 14.bxc3 Ndf6 15.Be3 Ng7 16.Qe1 Bd7 17.Nd1 Ba4 18.h3 Bxd1 19.Qxd1 Qe8 20.Kf2 Qg6 21.Rg1 Kh8 22.a4 Rg8 23.Qf1 Nfh5 24.g3 Raf8 25.Qg2 Qf6 26.Rac1 Qd8 27.Qh2 Nf6 28.g4 Nd7 29.g5 Qa5 30.g6 h6 31.Rb1 Rb8 32.Qg3 Qd8 33.Ke1 Ne8 34.Kd2 Nf8 35.Bf2 Qe7 36.Ke3 Qf6 37.Kd2 Nxg6 38.h4 Ne7 39.Qh3 Rxg1 40.Rxg1 Qf7 41.h5 Nf6 42.Bh4 b6 43.Rb1 Qf8 44.Rg1 Qf7 45.Rb1 Qg7 46.Rg1 Qf8 47.Kc2 Nfg8 48.Kd2 Qf7 49.Kc2 Rf8 50.Kd2 Qe8 51.Ra1 Rf7 52.a5 bxa5 53.Rxa5 Nc8 54.Ra1 Qf8 55.Rb1 Nb6 56.Rg1 Rg7 57.Rxg7 Kxg7 58.Qg3+ Kh8 59.Qg6 a5 60.Bf1 a4 61.Kc2 a3 62.Kb3 Na4 63.Bh3 Qg7 64.Qxg7+ Kxg7 65.Bxf5 Nf6 66.Kxa3 Nxc3 67.Bf2 Ne2 68.Ka4 Nxh5 69.Ka5 Nf6 70.Kb6 Kf7 71.Kc7 Ke7 72.Be3 Nd4 73.Bg6 h5 74.Bf2 Nf3 75.Bf5 Nd2 76.Bh4 e3 77.Bd3 Nf3 78.Bxf6+ Kxf6 79.Kxd6 h4 80.Kc7 Nd4 81.Kc8 e2 0-1

A marathon in which Vincent Keymer was paired against Magnus Carlsen at GRENKE Chess Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Benoni Defense (A56) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 81 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Vincent Keymer?

In the 43 games between them in our database (2019 to 2025) Carlsen leads 29–1 with 13 draws. This game is number 1 of 43.

Where and when was Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GRENKE Chess Classic 2019, round 1.1, on 20 April 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vincent Keymer (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GRENKE Chess Classic 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Benoni Defense (ECO code A56). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 81 moves (162 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

Browse the full Benoni Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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