Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, CCT Final Playoff 2023
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 55 moves · Round 1.1 · 9 December 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackDenis Lazavik
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCCT Final Playoff 2023
- Round1.1
- Date9 December 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 6 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 Playoff 2023, 2023).
Next game: Lazavik vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Div 1 W, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik, CCT Final Playoff 2023
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Denis Lazavik at CCT Final Playoff 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 55 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.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 6 of 37.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Denis Lazavik played?
At the CCT Final Playoff 2023, round 1.1, on 9 December 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Denis Lazavik (Black), at CCT Final Playoff 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 55 moves (110 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.