Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, chess.com SpeedChess 2024
Slav Defense (D11) · 0-1 (Le Tuan Minh won) · 32 moves · Round 1.9 · 26 July 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLe Tuan Minh
- Result0-1 · Le Tuan Minh won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
- Round1.9
- Date26 July 2024
- OpeningSlav Defense (D11)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 34 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).
Next game: Minh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, chess.com SpeedChess 2024
Magnus Carlsen and Le Tuan Minh met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Slav Defense (D11) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 32 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.
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 34 of 59.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 1.9, on 26 July 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Le Tuan Minh (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). 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 32 moves (64 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 Slav Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.