Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Grünfeld Defense (D79) · 0-1 (Le Tuan Minh won) · 58 moves · Round 2.1 · 18 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLe Tuan Minh
- Result0-1 · Le Tuan Minh won
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round2.1
- Date18 July 2023
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D79)
- Length58 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 16 of 59 between Magnus Carlsen and Le Tuan Minh in the Rama Chess database (2023–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 40–9 with 10 draws.
Previous game: Minh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
Next game: Minh vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Le Tuan Minh at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Grünfeld Defense (D79) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 58 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Le Tuan Minh won with the black 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 Le Tuan Minh?
In the 59 games between them in our database (2023 to 2025) Carlsen leads 40–9 with 10 draws. This game is number 16 of 59.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 2.1, on 18 July 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Le Tuan Minh (Black), at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D79). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Le Tuan Minh won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 58 moves (116 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.