Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Airthings Masters Prelim 2020
English Opening (A15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 7.1 · 27 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventAirthings Masters Prelim 2020
- Round7.1
- Date27 December 2020
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 103 of 208 between Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in the Rama Chess database (2005–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 78–44 with 86 draws.
Previous game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 1-0 (83rd Tata Steel Masters, 2021).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Airthings Masters Prelim 2020
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From English Opening (A15) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
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.
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In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. 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 Maxime Vachier-Lagrave?
In the 208 games between them in our database (2005 to 2025) Carlsen leads 78–44 with 86 draws. This game is number 103 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the Airthings Masters Prelim, round 7.1, on 27 December 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (82 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.