Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 29 moves · Round 3.25 · 16 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
- Round3.25
- Date16 December 2022
- OpeningItalian Game (C50)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 144 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: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2022, 2022).
The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2022
This middlegame battle sees Maxime Vachier-Lagrave take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 29 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.
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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 144 of 208.
Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 3.25, on 16 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). 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 29 moves (58 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.