Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, Titled Tue 25th Mar Early 2025

Flank Openings (A03) · ½-½ (Draw) · 46 moves · Round 9 · 25 March 2025

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

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLe Tuan Minh
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 25th Mar Early 2025
  • Round9
  • Date25 March 2025
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A03)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 52 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 (Titled Tue 11th Mar Early, 2025).

Next game: Minh vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 6th May Early, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Le Tuan Minh, Titled Tue 25th Mar Early 2025

1.f4 d5 2.Nf3 g6 3.d3 Nf6 4.g3 Bg7 5.Bg2 O-O 6.O-O c5 7.Nc3 d4 8.Ne4 Qc7 9.Nxf6+ Bxf6 10.e4 dxe3 11.c3 b6 12.Ng5 Bb7 13.Ne4 Bg7 14.Bxe3 Nd7 15.f5 Rad8 16.Qe2 Nf6 17.Bf4 Qd7 18.Rad1 Nd5 19.fxg6 hxg6 20.Bc1 Nf6 21.a3 Nxe4 22.Bxe4 Bxe4 23.dxe4 Qe6 24.Kg2 Bf6 25.Qf3 Kg7 26.Rd5 Be5 27.Rfd1 Rxd5 28.exd5 Qd7 29.h4 Bd6 30.c4 b5 31.b3 bxc4 32.bxc4 Qa4 33.Qc3+ f6 34.Re1 Rb8 35.Bf4 Rb3 36.Qc1 Qxa3 37.Qxa3 Rxa3 38.Bxd6 exd6 39.Re7+ Kh6 40.Re6 f5 41.Rxd6 Ra4 42.Rd7 Rxc4 43.Rxa7 Rd4 44.Rd7 c4 45.Rc7 Rxd5 46.Rxc4 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Le Tuan Minh at Titled Tue 25th Mar Early in 2025. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Flank Openings (A03), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 46 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.

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In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Le Tuan Minh. 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 52 of 59.

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

At the Titled Tue 25th Mar Early, round 9, on 25 March 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Le Tuan Minh (Black), at Titled Tue 25th Mar Early in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A03). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

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

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (91 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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