Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 17th Sep Late 2024

Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · ½-½ (Draw) · 81 moves · Round 10 · 17 September 2024

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White
Denis Lazavik
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDenis Lazavik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 17th Sep Late 2024
  • Round10
  • Date17 September 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
  • Length81 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 19 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, 0-1 (Titled Tue 17th Sep Early, 2024).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 22nd Oct Early, 2024).

The moves of Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 17th Sep Late 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Bd6 6.Bg2 O-O 7.Qc2 Nc6 8.O-O h6 9.a3 Re8 10.Rc1 dxc4 11.Qxc4 e5 12.dxe5 Nxe5 13.Nxe5 Bxe5 14.Bc3 Bxc3 15.Nxc3 c6 16.Rd1 Qa5 17.b4 Qe5 18.b5 Be6 19.Qd4 Qxd4 20.Rxd4 c5 21.Rd6 Re7 22.a4 Ne8 23.Rd2 Rb8 24.a5 b6 25.Bc6 Kf8 26.f4 f5 27.axb6 axb6 28.Kf2 Nf6 29.h3 Kf7 30.Ra6 Bc4 31.Ra4 Bb3 32.Ra3 Be6 33.Ra6 Bc8 34.Rd8 Rc7 35.Na4 Ke7 36.Rh8 c4 37.Rxb6 c3 38.Ke1 Ra8 39.Nxc3 Ra3 40.Nd5+ Nxd5 41.Bxd5 Rxg3 42.Rc6 Rxc6 43.bxc6 Ba6 44.Ra8 Kd6 45.Rxa6 Kxd5 46.Kd2 Kd6 47.Ra5 g6 48.c7 Kxc7 49.Ra6 Kd7 50.Ke1 h5 51.h4 Rg4 52.e3 Ke7 53.Kf2 Kf7 54.Ra7+ Kf6 55.Ra6+ Kg7 56.Ra7+ Kh6 57.Kf3 Rxh4 58.e4 fxe4+ 59.Kxe4 Rh1 60.Ra6 Rf1 61.Ke3 h4 62.Ra8 Kh5 63.Rh8+ Kg4 64.Rh6 Rf3+ 65.Ke2 Rxf4 66.Rxg6+ Kh3 67.Rg8 Kh2 68.Rg7 h3 69.Rg8 Kh1 70.Rg7 h2 71.Rg8 Ra4 72.Kf2 Ra1 73.Rf8 Ra7 74.Kf1 Rg7 75.Kf2 Rg2+ 76.Kf1 Ra2 77.Rf7 Ra1+ 78.Kf2 Rg1 79.Rf8 Rg2+ 80.Kf1 Rg1+ 81.Kf2 Rg2+ 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Denis Lazavik take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 17th Sep Late in 2024. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E10), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 81 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, the game was drawn between Denis Lazavik and Magnus Carlsen. 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 19 of 37.

Where and when was Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 17th Sep Late, round 10, on 17 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Denis Lazavik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 17th Sep Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Denis Lazavik and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 81 moves (162 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?

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