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

Réti Opening (A06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 61 moves · Round 3.2 · 12 May 2024

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White
Vincent Keymer
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteVincent Keymer
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChess.com Classic Div 1 W 2024
  • Round3.2
  • Date12 May 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A06)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 34 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 (Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Keymer vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 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 c6 4.Nc3 Nbd7 5.Qc2 e5 6.cxd5 Nxd5 7.Bc4 Nxc3 8.bxc3 Bd6 9.d4 Qe7 10.e4 b5 11.Bd3 O-O 12.O-O Rb8 13.a4 a6 14.Rb1 h6 15.Be3 Re8 16.h3 Bb7 17.Rfe1 Ba8 18.c4 exd4 19.Nxd4 Bc5 20.cxb5 cxb5 21.axb5 axb5 22.Rxb5 Rxb5 23.Nxb5 Bxe4 24.Bxc5 Qxc5 25.Nc3 f5 26.Nxe4 fxe4 27.Rxe4 Rxe4 28.Bxe4 Qxc2 29.Bxc2 Kf7 30.Kf1 Kf6 31.Ke2 Ke5 32.Ke3 g5 33.g3 Nf6 34.Bb3 Ne8 35.Ba4 Nf6 36.Bc6 Kd6 37.Bb7 Ke5 38.Kf3 Kf5 39.Ba6 Ke5 40.Bd3 Kd4 41.Bb1 Ke5 42.h4 gxh4 43.gxh4 Nd5 44.Kg4 Nf6+ 45.Kg3 Nh5+ 46.Kf3 Nf6 47.Bc2 Nd5 48.Kg3 Nf6 49.Bg6 Nd5 50.Bf7 Nf6 51.f3 Ne4+ 52.fxe4 Kxe4 53.Kg4 Ke5 54.Kh5 Kf6 55.Ba2 Kg7 56.Bb1 Kh8 57.Kxh6 Kg8 58.h5 Kh8 59.Kg6 Kg8 60.h6 Kh8 61.h7 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Vincent Keymer had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Chess.com Classic Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A06) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 61 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, the game was drawn between Vincent Keymer and Magnus Carlsen. 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 34 of 43.

Where and when was Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, round 3.2, 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?

The game was drawn between Vincent Keymer and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (121 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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