Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, CCT Final RR 2024

Sicilian Defense (B30) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 7.1 · 19 December 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Denis Lazavik
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDenis Lazavik
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventCCT Final RR 2024
  • Round7.1
  • Date19 December 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 25 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 (CCT Final RR 2024, 2024).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, 1-0 (World Rapid 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, CCT Final RR 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e6 4.Bxc6 bxc6 5.b3 f6 6.O-O Nh6 7.c3 Nf7 8.d4 cxd4 9.cxd4 c5 10.d5 Bd6 11.Na3 Ba6 12.Nc4 Bxc4 13.bxc4 O-O 14.Rb1 Qc7 15.Be3 Rab8 16.Qd3 Rxb1 17.Rxb1 Rb8 18.Rb3 Rb6 19.g3 Ne5 20.Nxe5 Bxe5 21.Kg2 Rxb3 22.axb3 h6 23.f4 Bd6 24.dxe6 dxe6 25.f5 exf5 26.Qd5+ Kh8 27.exf5 Bf8 28.Kh3 Qe7 29.Bf4 Qe2 30.Qe6 Qh5+ 31.Kg2 Qd1 32.Qf7 Qe2+ 33.Kh3 Be7 34.Qe6 Qxe6 35.fxe6 Kh7 36.g4 g5 37.Bb8 Kg6 38.Kg2 f5 39.h3 fxg4 40.hxg4 Kf6 41.Bxa7 Kxe6 42.Kf3 Ke5 43.Ke3 Bd6 44.Bb6 Ke6 45.Ke4 Be7 46.Ba5 Bf6 47.Bd2 Bg7 48.b4 cxb4 49.Bxb4 Be5 50.Bf8 Bf4 51.Bxh6 Kd6 52.Bf8+ Kc6 53.Kf5 Be3 54.Be7 Bd2 55.Bxg5 Bb4 56.Be3 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Denis Lazavik at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B30), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 56 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.

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, Magnus Carlsen 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 25 of 37.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik played?

At the CCT Final RR 2024, round 7.1, on 19 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Denis Lazavik (Black), at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (111 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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