Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Blitz 2022

Ruy Lopez (C67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 40 moves · Round 14.1 · 24 July 2022

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White
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSuperUnited Blitz 2022
  • Round14.1
  • Date24 July 2022
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 130 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: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 1-0 (SuperUnited Blitz 2022, 2022).

Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Blitz 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1 Nd6 6.Nxe5 Be7 7.Bf1 Nxe5 8.Rxe5 O-O 9.Nc3 Ne8 10.d4 Bf6 11.Re1 d5 12.b3 c6 13.Ba3 Nd6 14.Qf3 Be6 15.Qf4 Be7 16.Bd3 Ne8 17.Bxe7 Qxe7 18.h4 Qf6 19.Ne2 Rd8 20.f3 g6 21.Qxf6 Nxf6 22.Nf4 Bd7 23.g4 Ne8 24.Kf2 Nc7 25.c3 Rfe8 26.Rh1 Ne6 27.Kg3 Kg7 28.h5 Nxf4 29.Kxf4 h6 30.hxg6 fxg6 31.Rae1 g5+ 32.Kg3 Rxe1 33.Rxe1 Re8 34.Rxe8 Bxe8 35.b4 Kf6 36.f4 Bd7 37.a3 Be6 38.Bc2 Bd7 39.Bd3 Be6 40.Bc2 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Maxime Vachier-Lagrave take on Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C67), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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, the game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 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 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 130 of 208.

Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SuperUnited Blitz 2022, round 14.1, on 24 July 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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