Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

English Opening (A15) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 82 moves · Round 14.1 · 12 May 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
  • EventSuperbet POL Blitz 2024
  • Round14.1
  • Date12 May 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length82 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 35 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, ½-½ (Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Keymer, 1-0 (Titled Tue 24th Sep Late, 2024).

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The moves of Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 b6 3.d4 Bb7 4.g3 g6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.O-O O-O 7.d5 Na6 8.Nc3 Nc5 9.Qc2 c6 10.dxc6 Bxc6 11.b3 d6 12.Bb2 Rc8 13.Rad1 a6 14.Nd4 Bxg2 15.Kxg2 Qd7 16.Qd2 Rfd8 17.Qe3 Qb7+ 18.Qf3 Qxf3+ 19.Nxf3 Nfe4 20.Nxe4 Bxb2 21.Nxc5 bxc5 22.Ne1 a5 23.Rb1 Bc3 24.a4 Bxe1 25.Rfxe1 Rb8 26.Rb2 Rb4 27.Kf3 Rdb8 28.Reb1 f5 29.Ke3 d5 30.cxd5 c4 31.f3 Kf7 32.Kd4 cxb3+ 33.Kc3 Rc8+ 34.Kd3 Rc5 35.Rxb3 Rxd5+ 36.Ke3 Rxa4 37.R1b2 Rd7 38.Rb7 Ra3+ 39.Kf2 Rxb7 40.Rxb7 Rc3 41.Ra7 Rc5 42.Ke3 g5 43.Kd4 Rb5 44.Kc4 Re5 45.Kd3 f4 46.g4 h6 47.Ra6 Kg7 48.h3 Rd5+ 49.Kc3 Rb5 50.Kd2 Rb2+ 51.Kd3 Ra2 52.Ra7 Kf6 53.Ra8 a4 54.Ra5 a3 55.e3 fxe3 56.Kxe3 Ra1 57.Kf2 Ke6 58.Ra6+ Kd5 59.Kg2 e6 60.Ra8 Kc4 61.Rc8+ Kb3 62.Rb8+ Ka2 63.Rb6 Rb1 64.Rxe6 Rb3 65.Rxh6 Kb2 66.Re6 a2 67.Re2+ Ka3 68.Rxa2+ Kxa2 69.h4 Ka3 70.hxg5 Kb4 71.g6 Kc5 72.Kg3 Kd5 73.Kf4 Ke6 74.Kg5 Rxf3 75.Kh6 Rh3+ 76.Kg7 Rg3 77.Kf8 Rf3+ 78.Kg8 Kf6 79.g7 Kg6 80.g5 Ra3 81.Kh8 Rh3+ 82.Kg8 Rh7 0-1

This marathon sees Vincent Keymer take on Magnus Carlsen at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A15), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 82 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.

When the dust settled, 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 35 of 43.

Where and when was Vincent Keymer vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Superbet POL Blitz 2024, round 14.1, on 12 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Vincent Keymer (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 82 moves (164 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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