Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 26th Nov Early 2024

Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 11 · 26 November 2024

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

Game summary

  • WhiteDenis Lazavik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 26th Nov Early 2024
  • Round11
  • Date26 November 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 23 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 (Titled Tue 19th Nov Early, 2024).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (CCT Final RR 2024, 2024).

The moves of Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 26th Nov Early 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Bd6 6.Bg2 Nc6 7.O-O O-O 8.Qc2 dxc4 9.Qxc4 e5 10.dxe5 Nxe5 11.Nxe5 Bxe5 12.Bc3 Qe7 13.Bb4 Qe6 14.Qc2 Re8 15.Nd2 a5 16.Bc3 Bxc3 17.Qxc3 Qxe2 18.Nb3 Qe5 19.Qxe5 Rxe5 20.Rfe1 Rxe1+ 21.Rxe1 Kf8 22.Nc5 Rb8 23.Nb3 b6 24.Nd4 Bd7 25.Bc6 Rd8 26.Bxd7 Rxd7 27.Nf3 Nd5 28.Kg2 Nb4 29.a3 Nd3 30.Re2 a4 31.Rd2 Ke7 32.Kf1 c5 33.Ke2 Nc1+ 34.Kd1 Rxd2+ 35.Kxd2 Nb3+ 36.Kd3 b5 37.Ng5 h6 38.Ne4 Ke6 39.Nc3 Nd4 40.Ke4 f5+ 41.Kd3 g5 42.h3 Ke5 43.Ke3 f4+ 44.gxf4+ gxf4+ 45.Kd3 h5 46.h4 c4+ 47.Kd2 Kf5 0-1

In this encounter Denis Lazavik had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 26th Nov Early in 2024. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E10) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 47 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 23 of 37.

Where and when was Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 26th Nov Early, round 11, on 26 November 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Denis Lazavik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 26th Nov Early 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?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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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