Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2024

Slav Defense (D10) · 1-0 (Denis Lazavik won) · 51 moves · Round 5.1 · 26 December 2024

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White
Denis Lazavik
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteDenis Lazavik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Denis Lazavik won
  • EventWorld Rapid 2024
  • Round5.1
  • Date26 December 2024
  • OpeningSlav Defense (D10)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 26 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 (CCT Final RR 2024, 2024).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 11th Feb Early, 2025).

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The moves of Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2024

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.cxd5 cxd5 4.Nc3 Nf6 5.Bf4 Nc6 6.e3 a6 7.Rc1 Bf5 8.Nf3 e6 9.Qb3 Ra7 10.Be2 Be7 11.O-O Nd7 12.Na4 g5 13.Be5 O-O 14.Bg3 h5 15.h3 g4 16.hxg4 hxg4 17.Nh2 Nf6 18.Qd1 Ne4 19.Bf4 Bg5 20.Bxg4 Bxf4 21.exf4 Kg7 22.Bxf5 exf5 23.g3 Rh8 24.Nf3 Ra8 25.Kg2 Qf6 26.Nc3 Rad8 27.Qd3 Rh5 28.Rh1 Qh6 29.Qe3 Rh8 30.Rxh5 Qxh5 31.Nh4 Nf6 32.Rh1 Kf8 33.Qd3 Ne7 34.Ng6+ fxg6 35.Rxh5 gxh5 36.Ne2 Kf7 37.Ng1 h4 38.gxh4 Rxh4 39.Nh3 Kg6 40.Qb3 Nc6 41.Qxb7 Nxd4 42.Qxa6 Rg4+ 43.Kf1 Rh4 44.Qd3 Ne6 45.Qg3+ Rg4 46.Qe3 Rh4 47.Qxe6 Rxh3 48.Ke2 Rh1 49.a4 Ra1 50.Qc6 Ra2 51.Qb5 1-0

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

From Slav Defense (D10) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 51 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Denis Lazavik won with the white pieces. 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 26 of 37.

Where and when was Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Rapid 2024, round 5.1, on 26 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Denis Lazavik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D10). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Denis Lazavik won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (101 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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