Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Flank Openings (A01) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 2.15 · 18 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Le Tuan Minh
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLe Tuan Minh
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round2.15
  • Date18 July 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 2 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

1.b3 d5 2.Bb2 c6 3.Nf3 Bf5 4.Nh4 Bg6 5.Nxg6 hxg6 6.e3 e6 7.d3 Nf6 8.Nd2 Bd6 9.g3 Nbd7 10.Bg2 Qe7 11.a3 Be5 12.d4 Bd6 13.c4 O-O 14.O-O a5 15.Re1 Rfe8 16.e4 dxe4 17.Nxe4 Nxe4 18.Bxe4 Qd8 19.Bg2 Be7 20.Qc2 Bf6 21.Rad1 Qc7 22.h4 Rad8 23.Bf3 Nf8 24.Kg2 Rd7 25.h5 gxh5 26.Bxh5 Red8 27.Re4 Qb6 28.c5 Qc7 29.Rf4 e5 30.Rxf6 gxf6 31.Qf5 Rxd4 32.Bxd4 Rxd4 33.Rh1 Qd8 34.Bf3 Ng6 35.Rh6 Kg7 36.Qh5 Kf8 37.Rh7 e4 38.Bg4 Qd5 39.Qh6+ Ke8 40.Qg7 e3+ 41.Bf3 Qe6 42.Qg8+ Ke7 43.Qxg6 Rd2 44.Qe4 Rxf2+ 45.Kg1 Qxe4 46.Bxe4 f5 47.Bd3 Rd2 48.Bc4 e2 49.Kf2 e1=Q+ 50.Kxe1 Ra2 51.Rxf7+ Ke8 52.a4 Ra3 53.Rxf5 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Le Tuan Minh at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Flank Openings (A01), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 53 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.

In the end, 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 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 2 of 59.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 2.15, 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 Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (105 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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