Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 25th Feb Late 2025
King's Indian Defense (E94) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 7 · 25 February 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDenis Lazavik
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 25th Feb Late 2025
- Round7
- Date25 February 2025
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E94)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 28 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, 0-1 (Titled Tue 11th Feb Early, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Lazavik, 1-0 (Titled Tue 11th Mar Early, 2025).
The moves of Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 25th Feb Late 2025
This middlegame battle sees Denis Lazavik take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 25th Feb Late in 2025. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E94), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 38 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, 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 28 of 37.
Where and when was Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 25th Feb Late, round 7, on 25 February 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Denis Lazavik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 25th Feb Late in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E94). 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 38 moves (76 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.