Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, FIDE World Cup 2023

Ruy Lopez (C77) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 68 moves · Round 4.6 · 11 August 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
  • EventFIDE World Cup 2023
  • Round4.6
  • Date11 August 2023
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C77)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventKnockout tie-breaks

This is game 20 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 (FIDE World Cup 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Keymer, ½-½ (FIDE World Cup 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, FIDE World Cup 2023

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.d3 Bc5 6.c3 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.O-O h6 9.Re1 O-O 10.Nbd2 Bb6 11.Nf1 Ne7 12.Ng3 c5 13.a4 Rb8 14.h3 Ng6 15.axb5 axb5 16.d4 Qc7 17.Be3 Re8 18.Qd2 exd4 19.cxd4 Nxe4 20.Nxe4 Rxe4 21.dxc5 dxc5 22.Bc2 Rb4 23.Bxg6 fxg6 24.Bxh6 Bf5 25.Bg5 Qd7 26.Qc3 Re4 27.Ne5 Qe6 28.Rxe4 Bxe4 29.Re1 Bb7 30.Nf3 Qc4 31.Qe5 Rf8 32.Qd6 Bxf3 33.gxf3 Ba5 34.Re4 Qb3 35.Be3 Bb4 36.Kg2 Qf7 37.Rf4 Qe8 38.Rxf8+ Qxf8 39.Qxg6 Qf7 40.Qg5 Qd7 41.Bxc5 Bxc5 42.Qxc5 Qd3 43.b4 Qg6+ 44.Kh2 Qd3 45.Qc8+ Kh7 46.Qg4 Qd6+ 47.Kg2 Qb6 48.h4 Qb8 49.h5 Kh8 50.Qg5 Qe8 51.h6 gxh6 52.Qxh6+ Kg8 53.Qg5+ Kh8 54.Qf6+ Kg8 55.Kg3 Qe2 56.Qg6+ Kf8 57.Qf5+ Kg7 58.Qe4 Qf1 59.f4 Kf6 60.Qd4+ Kf7 61.f5 Qg1+ 62.Kf4 Qh2+ 63.Ke4 Qh4+ 64.Kd5 Qd8+ 65.Kc5 Qc8+ 66.Kxb5 Qxf5+ 67.Qc5 Qd3+ 68.Qc4+ 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Vincent Keymer at FIDE World Cup 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C77) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 68 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.

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

When the dust settled, 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 20 of 43.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer played?

At the FIDE World Cup 2023, round 4.6, on 11 August 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vincent Keymer (Black), at FIDE World Cup 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 68 moves (135 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?

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