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

Réti Opening (A04) · ½-½ (Draw) · 55 moves · Round 1.20 · 26 July 2024

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White
Le Tuan Minh
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLe Tuan Minh
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round1.20
  • Date26 July 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A04)
  • Length55 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 46 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, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

Next game: Minh vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Julius Baer Gen Cup P/I m D1, 2024).

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

1.Nf3 f5 2.b3 Nf6 3.Bb2 d6 4.d4 g6 5.g3 Bg7 6.Bg2 O-O 7.O-O a5 8.c4 c6 9.Nc3 Na6 10.Rc1 Qc7 11.d5 Nc5 12.Nd4 Bd7 13.e3 e5 14.dxe6 Nxe6 15.Qd2 Nc5 16.Rfd1 Rad8 17.Qc2 Bc8 18.a3 Qf7 19.h3 Nfe4 20.b4 axb4 21.axb4 Nxc3 22.Bxc3 Ne4 23.Bb2 g5 24.Ne2 Bxb2 25.Qxb2 Qe7 26.Nc3 Qe5 27.Qc2 Nxc3 28.Qxc3 Qxc3 29.Rxc3 Kf7 30.b5 c5 31.Ra3 Be6 32.Ra7 Bxc4 33.Rxb7+ Ke6 34.Bc6 Rf7 35.Rxf7 Kxf7 36.b6 Ke7 37.b7 Rb8 38.f4 gxf4 39.exf4 d5 40.Bxd5 Bxd5 41.Rxd5 Ke6 42.Rxc5 Rxb7 43.Rc6+ Kf7 44.Rc2 h5 45.Kg2 Kg6 46.Rc6+ Kg7 47.Rc5 Rb2+ 48.Kf3 Rb3+ 49.Kf2 h4 50.Rxf5 Rxg3 51.Rg5+ Rxg5 52.fxg5 Kg6 53.Kf3 Kxg5 54.Ke4 Kg6 55.Kf4 Kf6 1/2-1/2

Le Tuan Minh and Magnus Carlsen 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 Réti Opening (A04) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 55 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Le Tuan Minh and Magnus Carlsen. 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 46 of 59.

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

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 1.20, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A04). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Le Tuan Minh and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 55 moves (110 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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