Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 19th Mar Early 2024

Grünfeld Defense (D78) · 1-0 (Denis Lazavik won) · 54 moves · Round 8 · 19 March 2024

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Denis Lazavik
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteDenis Lazavik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Denis Lazavik won
  • EventTitled Tue 19th Mar Early 2024
  • Round8
  • Date19 March 2024
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D78)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 11 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: Carlsen vs Lazavik, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Div 1 W, 2024).

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

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The moves of Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 19th Mar Early 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.g3 c6 4.Bg2 d5 5.Nf3 Bg7 6.O-O O-O 7.Qa4 Nbd7 8.cxd5 Nb6 9.Qb3 Nfxd5 10.e4 Nc7 11.Nc3 Bg4 12.Rd1 Bxf3 13.Bxf3 Bxd4 14.e5 Ne6 15.Bg4 Nd7 16.Ne2 Nec5 17.Qc2 Bxe5 18.Bh6 Bd6 19.b4 Na6 20.Bxd7 Qxd7 21.Qc3 f6 22.Bxf8 Kxf8 23.Rab1 Nc7 24.Qb3 Qe6 25.Qc2 Qf5 26.Qb3 Qe6 27.Qc2 Qf5 28.Qb3 a5 29.bxa5 Rxa5 30.Nd4 Qc8 31.Qxb7 Qxb7 32.Rxb7 c5 33.Nb3 Rxa2 34.Rxd6 exd6 35.Rxc7 h5 36.Kg2 Ke8 37.Nc1 Rd2 38.Kf3 Kd8 39.Rf7 f5 40.Ke3 Rd1 41.Nd3 Ke8 42.Rf6 Kd7 43.Rxg6 c4 44.Nb2 Re1+ 45.Kd2 Rf1 46.Nxc4 Rxf2+ 47.Ke3 Rxh2 48.Rxd6+ Ke7 49.Rh6 Kf7 50.Nd6+ Ke7 51.Nxf5+ Kf7 52.Kf3 Ra2 53.Rxh5 Kf6 54.Ne3 1-0

A full-length game in which Denis Lazavik was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 19th Mar Early in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Grünfeld Defense (D78), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 54 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.

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

After the contest, Denis Lazavik won with the white 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 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 11 of 37.

Where and when was Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 19th Mar Early, round 8, on 19 March 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Denis Lazavik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 19th Mar Early in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D78). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Denis Lazavik won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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