Le Tuan Minh vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2024

Indian Defenses (A47) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 1.4 · 26 July 2024

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

Game summary

  • WhiteLe Tuan Minh
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round1.4
  • Date26 July 2024
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A47)
  • Length33 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 39 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: Carlsen vs Minh, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Minh, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

The moves of Le Tuan Minh vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 b6 3.c4 Bb7 4.a3 g6 5.Bf4 Bg7 6.e3 d6 7.Be2 Nbd7 8.h3 e5 9.Bh2 exd4 10.Nxd4 Bxg2 11.Rg1 Bb7 12.Nc3 O-O 13.h4 Re8 14.h5 Ne4 15.hxg6 hxg6 16.Nxe4 Bxe4 17.Qd2 Nc5 18.Rd1 Qf6 19.b4 Ne6 20.Nxe6 Rxe6 21.Bf4 a5 22.Kf1 axb4 23.axb4 Qc3 24.Qxc3 Bxc3 25.Bg4 Re7 26.Bg5 f6 27.Bf4 Bxb4 28.Be2 Kg7 29.f3 Bc2 30.Rc1 Ra2 31.e4 Bxe4 32.c5 Bxc5 33.Rg2 Bc6 0-1

In this encounter Le Tuan Minh had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Indian Defenses (A47) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 33 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 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 39 of 59.

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

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 1.4, on 26 July 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Le Tuan Minh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A47). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 33 moves (66 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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