Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, World Rapid 2022

Catalan Opening (E04) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 10.1 · 28 December 2022

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Vincent Keymer
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVincent Keymer
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventWorld Rapid 2022
  • Round10.1
  • Date28 December 2022
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E04)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 13 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.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Keymer, 1-0 (Titled Tue 20th Dec Late, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Keymer, 1-0 (World Blitz 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, World Rapid 2022

1.c4 Nf6 2.d4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 dxc4 5.Bg2 c6 6.Ne5 Bb4+ 7.Bd2 Be7 8.Bg5 h6 9.Bxf6 Bxf6 10.Na3 Qa5+ 11.Qd2 Qxd2+ 12.Kxd2 O-O 13.Naxc4 Rd8 14.Ke3 Nd7 15.Rhd1 Nb6 16.f4 Be7 17.Rac1 f6 18.Nd3 Kf7 19.Na5 Rb8 20.Bf3 Bd6 21.Kf2 Nd5 22.a3 Bc7 23.b4 Bxa5 24.bxa5 Bd7 25.e4 Nc7 26.Ke3 Be8 27.Nb4 Ke7 28.e5 Nd5+ 29.Bxd5 cxd5 30.Rc7+ Rd7 31.Rdc1 fxe5 32.dxe5 Kd8 33.R7c5 d4+ 34.Kd2 Bg6 35.a6 Be4 36.Rb5 b6 37.Nc6+ Bxc6 38.Rxc6 Rc8 39.Rxe6 d3 40.Rd6 Rxd6 41.exd6 Kd7 42.Rf5 Ke6 43.d7 Rd8 44.Re5+ Kd6 45.Re3 Kc6 46.Rxd3 Kb5 47.Ke3 Kxa6 48.Ke4 Kb7 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Vincent Keymer at World Rapid 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Catalan Opening (E04) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 48 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 13 of 43.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer played?

At the World Rapid 2022, round 10.1, on 28 December 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vincent Keymer (Black), at World Rapid 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Catalan Opening (ECO code E04). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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