Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2024

Benoni Defense (A61) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 66 moves · Round 5.2 · 28 March 2024

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White
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 2024
  • Round5.2
  • Date28 March 2024
  • OpeningBenoni Defense (A61)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 27 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 19th Mar Early, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Keymer, 1-0 (GRENKE Chess Classic 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, GRENKE Chess Classic 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.d5 exd5 5.cxd5 d6 6.Nf3 g6 7.Bf4 Bg7 8.Qa4+ Bd7 9.Qb3 b5 10.Bxd6 Qb6 11.Be5 O-O 12.e3 c4 13.Qd1 b4 14.Nb1 Bb5 15.a4 Ba6 16.Nbd2 Rc8 17.Rc1 c3 18.bxc3 Bxf1 19.Kxf1 Nbd7 20.Bxf6 Nxf6 21.cxb4 Qa6+ 22.b5 Rxc1 23.Qxc1 Qxa4 24.g3 Qxb5+ 25.Kg2 Qxd5 26.Qc4 a5 27.Ra1 Qxc4 28.Nxc4 a4 29.Nb6 Nd5 30.Rxa4 Nxb6 31.Rb4 Nd5 32.Rb7 h6 33.Rd7 Nc3 34.Rd2 Bf6 35.h4 Ra2 36.Rxa2 Nxa2 37.Ne1 Nb4 38.Nf3 Bc3 39.Ng1 Kg7 40.Kf3 Kf6 41.Ne2 Be5 42.Ng1 Ke6 43.Ne2 Kd5 44.Ng1 Nd3 45.Ke2 Nc1+ 46.Kd2 Na2 47.Kd3 Nc3 48.Nf3 Ne4 49.Ke2 Bg7 50.Ne1 Kc4 51.Kf3 Nc3 52.Kg2 Nd5 53.Kf1 Bc3 54.Nf3 Kd3 55.Ng1 Nf6 56.Nh3 Be5 57.Ng1 Ne4 58.Kg2 f5 59.Nh3 g5 60.hxg5 hxg5 61.f4 g4 62.fxe5 gxh3+ 63.Kxh3 Ng5+ 64.Kh4 Nf3+ 65.Kh5 Nxe5 66.Kg5 Ke4 0-1

This marathon sees Vincent Keymer take on Magnus Carlsen at GRENKE Chess Classic 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Benoni Defense (A61) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 66 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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 27 of 43.

Where and when was Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the GRENKE Chess Classic 2024, round 5.2, on 28 March 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vincent Keymer (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at GRENKE Chess Classic 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Benoni Defense (ECO code A61). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (132 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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