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

Grünfeld Defense (D78) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 1.21 · 26 July 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Le Tuan Minh
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLe Tuan Minh
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round1.21
  • Date26 July 2024
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D78)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 45 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh: all 59 gamesAll Carlsen games at chess.com SpeedChess 2024Carlsen in the Grünfeld DefenseCarlsen games of 2024

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

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.g3 g6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.O-O O-O 7.a4 a5 8.Nc3 dxc4 9.e4 Na6 10.Qe2 Nb4 11.Qxc4 Bg4 12.Rd1 Nd7 13.h3 Bxf3 14.Bxf3 e6 15.h4 Qe7 16.Qe2 Rfd8 17.e5 h6 18.Bf4 Nb6 19.Kg2 N6d5 20.Bc1 c5 21.Nxd5 Nxd5 22.dxc5 Qxc5 23.Ra3 Rd7 24.Bxd5 Rxd5 25.Rc3 Rxe5 26.Rxc5 Rxe2 27.Rb5 Rc8 28.Rxb7 Rcc2 29.Rd8+ Kh7 30.Rxf7 h5 31.Rdd7 Kh8 32.Bg5 Rxb2 33.Rxg7 Rxf2+ 34.Kg1 Rg2+ 35.Kf1 Rgf2+ 36.Ke1 Rh2 37.Rh7+ Kg8 38.Rdg7+ Kf8 39.Be7+ Ke8 40.Rh8+ Kd7 41.Bf6+ 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Le Tuan Minh met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Grünfeld Defense (D78) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 41 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.

After the contest, 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 45 of 59.

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

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 1.21, 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 Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D78). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (81 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.

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