Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, Titled Tue 18th Jun Late 2024

Ruy Lopez (C65) · 0-1 (Denis Lazavik won) · 41 moves · Round 7 · 18 June 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Denis Lazavik
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDenis Lazavik
  • Result0-1 · Denis Lazavik won
  • EventTitled Tue 18th Jun Late 2024
  • Round7
  • Date18 June 2024
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 16 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, ½-½ (Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 9th Jul Early, 2024).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, Titled Tue 18th Jun Late 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.c3 O-O 6.O-O d5 7.exd5 Qxd5 8.Bc4 Qd8 9.b4 Bd6 10.Nbd2 h6 11.Re1 Re8 12.a4 a6 13.Qb3 Be6 14.Ne4 Bf8 15.h3 Qxd3 16.Nxf6+ gxf6 17.Bxe6 Rxe6 18.Rd1 Qg6 19.Be3 f5 20.b5 Na5 21.Qd5 f4 22.Nxe5 Qf5 23.Bd4 c5 24.Qf3 cxd4 25.cxd4 Rd8 26.Rac1 axb5 27.axb5 Bg7 28.g4 Qg5 29.Rc5 Bxe5 30.dxe5 Rxd1+ 31.Qxd1 b6 32.Rc8+ Kg7 33.Qd7 Qxe5 34.Qd8 Qe1+ 35.Kg2 f3+ 36.Kg3 Qg1+ 37.Kf4 Qh2+ 38.Kxf3 Qxh3+ 39.Kf4 Qh2+ 40.Kf3 Rf6+ 41.Ke4 Qf4+ 0-1

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Denis Lazavik at Titled Tue 18th Jun Late in 2024. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C65) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 41 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.

When the dust settled, Denis Lazavik 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 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 16 of 37.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik played?

At the Titled Tue 18th Jun Late, round 7, on 18 June 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Denis Lazavik (Black), at Titled Tue 18th Jun Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Denis Lazavik won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (82 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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