Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 18th Mar Late 2025

Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27) · 1-0 (Denis Lazavik won) · 29 moves · Round 11 · 18 March 2025

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

Game summary

  • WhiteDenis Lazavik
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Denis Lazavik won
  • EventTitled Tue 18th Mar Late 2025
  • Round11
  • Date18 March 2025
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D27)
  • Length29 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 31 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 (Titled Tue 18th Mar Early, 2025).

Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 25th Mar Late, 2025).

The moves of Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 18th Mar Late 2025

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 dxc4 4.e3 Nf6 5.Bxc4 a6 6.O-O c5 7.e4 Nc6 8.d5 Na5 9.Bd3 exd5 10.exd5 Nxd5 11.Nc3 Nxc3 12.bxc3 Be7 13.Qc2 Qc7 14.Re1 h6 15.Ne5 c4 16.Bh7 Be6 17.Bf4 Qc5 18.Rad1 Rd8 19.Rxd8+ Kxd8 20.Bf5 Kc8 21.Bxe6+ fxe6 22.Qg6 Qd5 23.Qxg7 Re8 24.Qf7 Kd8 25.Be3 Qd6 26.Bb6+ Qxb6 27.Rd1+ Kc7 28.Qxe8 Bd6 29.Qd7+ 1-0

This middlegame battle sees Denis Lazavik take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 18th Mar Late in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Lasting 29 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.

After the contest, Denis Lazavik 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 31 of 37.

Where and when was Denis Lazavik vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 18th Mar Late, round 11, on 18 March 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Denis Lazavik (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 18th Mar Late in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D27). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Denis Lazavik won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 29 moves (57 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 Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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