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

Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 71 moves · Round 1.3 · 26 July 2024

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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
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round1.3
  • Date26 July 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D30)
  • Length71 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 40 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).

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

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 a6 4.g3 dxc4 5.Bg2 b5 6.O-O Bb7 7.a4 Nf6 8.axb5 axb5 9.Rxa8 Bxa8 10.Nc3 b4 11.Qa4+ Bc6 12.Nb5 Nfd7 13.Qa5 Bxb5 14.Qxb5 Bd6 15.Bg5 Qc8 16.Qxc4 O-O 17.Rc1 Nb6 18.Qd3 N8d7 19.e4 Re8 20.Qb5 Qb8 21.Bd2 b3 22.Qxb3 c5 23.Be3 cxd4 24.Bxd4 Bf8 25.h4 h6 26.Bf1 Rc8 27.Rxc8 Qxc8 28.Bb5 Qc7 29.Kg2 Nc5 30.Qc3 Qd6 31.Qc2 Ncd7 32.Qc6 Qb8 33.Ne5 Nxe5 34.Qxb6 Qa8 35.f3 Ng6 36.h5 Ne7 37.Bc3 Qa1 38.g4 Qc1 39.Qd4 Qc2+ 40.Qd2 Qb3 41.Be2 Nc6 42.Qd1 Qb6 43.f4 Nb4 44.Bf3 Qb5 45.Qe2 Nd3 46.Kg3 Qd7 47.e5 Bc5 48.Be4 Nf2 49.Bc2 Qc6 50.Qf3 Qe8 51.Kg2 Qd8 52.f5 Bb6 53.fxe6 fxe6 54.Qc6 Kh8 55.Qxe6 Nd3 56.Qf5 Qd5+ 57.Kf1 Qh1+ 58.Ke2 Nc1+ 59.Kd2 Qd5+ 60.Kxc1 Be3+ 61.Kb1 Qh1+ 62.Ka2 Qa8+ 63.Kb3 Qd5+ 64.Ka4 Qc6+ 65.Ka3 Qc5+ 66.Ka2 Qd5+ 67.Bb3 Qa8+ 68.Kb1 Qh1+ 69.Kc2 Qc1+ 70.Kd3 Bc5 71.Qc8+ 1-0

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Le Tuan Minh at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Gambit Declined (D30) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 71 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

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 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 40 of 59.

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

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 1.3, 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 Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D30). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 71 moves (141 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.

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