Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess.com Classic Div 1 W 2024

Réti Opening (A06) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 50 moves · Round 3.4 · 12 May 2024

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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
  • EventChess.com Classic Div 1 W 2024
  • Round3.4
  • Date12 May 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A06)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 33 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, ½-½ (Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Keymer vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, 2024).

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The moves of Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess.com Classic Div 1 W 2024

1.Nf3 d5 2.e3 Nf6 3.c4 e6 4.Nc3 dxc4 5.Bxc4 a6 6.e4 c5 7.d4 cxd4 8.Nxd4 Bd6 9.Be3 O-O 10.Rc1 b5 11.Bb3 Bb7 12.Bxe6 fxe6 13.Nxe6 Qe7 14.Nxf8 Kxf8 15.f3 Nbd7 16.Ne2 Ne5 17.O-O Rd8 18.Qc2 Rc8 19.Qb1 Nc4 20.Bd4 Bc5 21.Rfd1 Nxe4 22.b3 Ne3 23.fxe4 Nxd1 24.Rxd1 Bxe4 25.Qb2 Bb4 26.Rc1 Re8 27.Ng3 Kg8 28.Qf2 Bg6 29.h3 Bd6 30.Nf5 Qg5 31.Rf1 Rf8 32.Qe3 Qxe3+ 33.Nxe3 Rxf1+ 34.Kxf1 Bb1 35.a4 Ba2 36.axb5 axb5 37.Bxg7 Bc5 38.Nf5 Bxb3 39.Bd4 Bf8 40.Kf2 Kf7 41.g4 Ke6 42.Ke3 Bc2 43.Ng7+ Kd5 44.Bb2 b4 45.Nh5 Kc4 46.Bg7 Bxg7 47.Nxg7 Kc3 48.Ne6 b3 49.Nc7 b2 50.Nb5+ Kb4 0-1

A full-length game in which Vincent Keymer was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Chess.com Classic Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A06) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 50 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 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 33 of 43.

Where and when was Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, round 3.4, on 12 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vincent Keymer (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess.com Classic Div 1 W in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A06). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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