Le Tuan Minh vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025
Indian Defenses (A46) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 51 moves · Round 8 · 23 December 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLe Tuan Minh
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 23rd Dec 2025
- Round8
- Date23 December 2025
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A46)
- Length51 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 59 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 (Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025, 2025).
The moves of Le Tuan Minh vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025
A full-length game in which Le Tuan Minh was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Indian Defenses (A46), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 51 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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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 59 of 59.
Where and when was Le Tuan Minh vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025, round 8, on 23 December 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Le Tuan Minh (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025 in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A46). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 51 moves (102 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.