Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, Titled Tue 11th Jul Late 2023

Flank Openings (A00) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 4 · 11 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Vincent Keymer
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackVincent Keymer
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 11th Jul Late 2023
  • Round4
  • Date11 July 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 17 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: Keymer vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 4th Jul Late, 2023).

Next game: Keymer vs Carlsen, 1-0 (FIDE World Cup 2023, 2023).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, Titled Tue 11th Jul Late 2023

1.b4 Nf6 2.Bb2 e6 3.a3 d5 4.Nf3 b6 5.e3 Bb7 6.c4 Bd6 7.cxd5 exd5 8.Nc3 a6 9.Ne2 O-O 10.g3 c5 11.bxc5 bxc5 12.Bg2 Nbd7 13.O-O Rb8 14.Qc2 Re8 15.Rfe1 Bc6 16.Rab1 h6 17.Ned4 Ba8 18.Nf5 Bf8 19.h3 d4 20.exd4 Be4 21.Rxe4 Nxe4 22.Ne5 Nxe5 23.dxe5 Ng5 24.Bc3 Ne6 25.Bc6 Rxb1+ 26.Qxb1 Qb8 27.Qf1 Rd8 28.Ba5 Qxe5 29.Bxd8 Nxd8 30.Bd7 Qd5 31.Bc8 a5 32.Qe2 Nc6 33.Ne3 Qe4 34.Qc4 Nd4 35.Qd5 Qxd5 36.Nxd5 Nf3+ 37.Kf1 Nxd2+ 38.Ke2 Nb1 39.a4 c4 40.Ba6 Bb4 41.Nxb4 axb4 42.a5 b3 43.Bxc4 Nc3+ 44.Ke3 b2 45.Bd3 Nd5+ 46.Kd2 Nb4 47.Bb1 Kf8 48.Kc3 Nc6 49.a6 Ke7 50.Kxb2 Kd6 51.Be4 Na7 52.Kc3 Kc5 53.Bb7 Nb5+ 54.Kd3 Kb6 55.Ke4 f6 56.Kf5 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vincent Keymer at Titled Tue 11th Jul Late in 2023. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Flank Openings (A00) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 56 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 17 of 43.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer played?

At the Titled Tue 11th Jul Late, round 4, on 11 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vincent Keymer (Black), at Titled Tue 11th Jul Late in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (111 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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