Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

Indian Defenses (A48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 37 moves · Round 3.17 · 16 December 2022

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round3.17
  • Date16 December 2022
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
  • Length37 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 134 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, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, chess.com SpeedChess 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Nbd2 d5 4.b3 Bg7 5.Bb2 Bf5 6.e3 O-O 7.Be2 Ne4 8.O-O c5 9.Ne5 Nc6 10.Nxe4 Bxe4 11.Nxc6 bxc6 12.c3 Qa5 13.a4 cxd4 14.b4 Qb6 15.a5 Qb8 16.cxd4 Qxb4 17.Ba3 Qb7 18.Qd2 Rfc8 19.a6 Qc7 20.f3 Bf5 21.g4 Be6 22.Rab1 Rab8 23.Bc5 h5 24.gxh5 Bf5 25.Bd3 e5 26.hxg6 Bxg6 27.Bxg6 fxg6 28.Qg2 Qf7 29.dxe5 Bxe5 30.f4 Bg7 31.Qg4 Re8 32.Rxb8 Rxb8 33.f5 gxf5 34.Rxf5 Rb1+ 35.Kg2 Rb2+ 36.Kh3 Qc7 37.Rf8+ 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Indian Defenses (A48), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 37 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 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 134 of 208.

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

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 3.17, on 16 December 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 37 moves (73 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.

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