Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Chess 2015
Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) · ½-½ (Draw) · 17 moves · Round 7.3 · 23 June 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event3rd Norway Chess 2015
- Round7.3
- Date23 June 2015
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D43)
- Length17 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 14 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 (3rd Norway Blitz 2015, 2015).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 1-0 (3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015, 2015).
The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 3rd Norway Chess 2015
This brisk miniature sees Maxime Vachier-Lagrave take on Magnus Carlsen at 3rd Norway Chess 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
The game was a sharp, short fight of 17 moves. Decisive games like this often hinge on a single tactical idea, making them good study material for spotting mistakes early.
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.
In the end, 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 14 of 208.
Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 3rd Norway Chess 2015, round 7.3, on 23 June 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 3rd Norway Chess 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D43). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 17 moves (34 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.