Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Indian Defenses (A48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 3.11 · 16 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round3.11
- Date16 December 2022
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 139 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, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 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.
Running to 46 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 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 139 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 3.11, 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 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.