Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, Titled Tue 24th Sep Late 2024

English Opening (A13) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 28 moves · Round 8 · 24 September 2024

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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
  • EventTitled Tue 24th Sep Late 2024
  • Round8
  • Date24 September 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A13)
  • Length28 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 36 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 (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Keymer, 1-0 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2024).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer, Titled Tue 24th Sep Late 2024

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.b3 d5 4.Bb2 c5 5.e3 Nc6 6.d4 cxd4 7.exd4 Bb4+ 8.Nbd2 O-O 9.a3 Be7 10.c5 a5 11.Bb5 Bd7 12.O-O Rc8 13.Re1 b6 14.Rc1 Na7 15.Ba6 Rc7 16.b4 b5 17.Ne5 Qb8 18.bxa5 Nc6 19.Nxd7 Nxd7 20.Qe2 Na7 21.Rb1 Rc6 22.Bc3 Rxa6 23.a4 Rc6 24.axb5 Rcc8 25.Nf3 Bf6 26.Rec1 h6 27.c6 Rcd8 28.Bb4 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Vincent Keymer at Titled Tue 24th Sep Late in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A13) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 28 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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 36 of 43.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Vincent Keymer played?

At the Titled Tue 24th Sep Late, round 8, on 24 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Vincent Keymer (Black), at Titled Tue 24th Sep Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 28 moves (55 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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