Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 22nd Oct Early 2024

Queen's Indian Defense (E15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 10 · 22 October 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 22nd Oct Early 2024
  • Round10
  • Date22 October 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E15)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 20 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 (Titled Tue 17th Sep Late, 2024).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 29th Oct Early, 2024).

The moves of Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 22nd Oct Early 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Ba6 5.Nbd2 Bb4 6.Qc2 Bb7 7.Bg2 O-O 8.O-O a5 9.e4 Bxd2 10.Nxd2 d6 11.b3 c5 12.d5 e5 13.Re1 Bc8 14.Nf1 Re8 15.h3 Nbd7 16.Ne3 Nf8 17.Bb2 h5 18.f4 h4 19.fxe5 dxe5 20.g4 Ng6 21.Rf1 Nf4 22.Kh2 Nh7 23.a4 g5 24.Rad1 Qd6 25.Bf3 Ra7 26.Rf2 Rd7 27.Rff1 Qf8 28.Rf2 Rd6 29.Rdf1 Qh6 30.Bg2 Nf8 31.Bc3 Bd7 32.Bb2 N8g6 33.Bf3 Qf8 34.Bh1 Rf6 35.Bf3 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Denis Lazavik had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 22nd Oct Early in 2024. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E15), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Lasting 35 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, the game was drawn between Denis Lazavik and Magnus Carlsen. 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 20 of 37.

Where and when was Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 22nd Oct Early, round 10, on 22 October 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Denis Lazavik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 22nd Oct Early in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E15). 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 35 moves (69 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 Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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