Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024

English Opening (A22) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 3.1 · 4 February 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Denis Lazavik
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDenis Lazavik
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChessable Masters Div 1 W 2024
  • Round3.1
  • Date4 February 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A22)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 10 of 37 between Magnus Carlsen and Denis Lazavik in the Rama Chess database (2022–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 17–8 with 12 draws.

Previous game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Chessable Masters Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 19th Mar Early, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e5 3.d3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.g3 Nc6 6.Bg2 Be6 7.Nf3 Be7 8.O-O O-O 9.Bd2 Qd7 10.Ng5 Bxg5 11.Bxg5 f6 12.Bd2 Rfd8 13.Rc1 a5 14.Qa4 Nxc3 15.bxc3 Bd5 16.f3 Ne7 17.Qxd7 Rxd7 18.c4 Bc6 19.Bh3 Rdd8 20.Bc3 Kf7 21.Rb1 b6 22.Rfc1 h5 23.f4 e4 24.d4 Bd7 25.Bg2 Bf5 26.h3 Re8 27.e3 Rad8 28.Kf2 Nc8 29.c5 Be6 30.Rb2 Bd5 31.Bf1 Be6 32.Be1 Re7 33.a3 Red7 34.Bb5 Re7 35.Kg2 Kg6 36.Be2 Rh8 37.g4 hxg4 38.hxg4 f5 39.cxb6 cxb6 40.Rc6 Kf7 41.gxf5 Bxf5 42.Bc4+ Ke8 43.d5 Bd7 44.Rcxb6 Nxb6 45.Rxb6 Bc8 46.Rb8 Kd7 47.Bxa5 Kd6 48.Bb4+ Kc7 49.Rxc8+ 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Denis Lazavik at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A22) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 49 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.

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 Denis Lazavik?

In the 37 games between them in our database (2022 to 2025) Carlsen leads 17–8 with 12 draws. This game is number 10 of 37.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik played?

At the Chessable Masters Div 1 W, round 3.1, on 4 February 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Denis Lazavik (Black), at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A22). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 49 moves (97 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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