Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, PRO League Prelim 2023
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 4.2 · 10 March 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDenis Lazavik
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventPRO League Prelim 2023
- Round4.2
- Date10 March 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 3 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 20th Dec Late, 2022).
Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 4th Jul Late, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, PRO League Prelim 2023
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Denis Lazavik at PRO League Prelim 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 45 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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When the dust settled, 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 3 of 37.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik played?
At the PRO League Prelim 2023, round 4.2, on 10 March 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Denis Lazavik (Black), at PRO League Prelim 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.