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

Réti Opening (A07) · ½-½ (Draw) · 45 moves · Round 3.24 · 16 December 2022

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

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2022
  • Round3.24
  • Date16 December 2022
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 153 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: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, ½-½ (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.Nf3 d5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O Nf6 5.c4 d4 6.b4 d3 7.Bb2 dxe2 8.Qxe2 O-O 9.d4 c6 10.Nc3 Bg4 11.h3 Bxf3 12.Bxf3 e6 13.Rfd1 Nbd7 14.a4 Re8 15.Bg2 Qc7 16.Rac1 Rad8 17.Qc2 Bh6 18.Rb1 a6 19.Qb3 e5 20.d5 cxd5 21.Nxd5 Nxd5 22.Rxd5 Nf6 23.Rxd8 Rxd8 24.Re1 Re8 25.c5 Bg7 26.Qc4 e4 27.Bxf6 Bxf6 28.Rxe4 Rd8 29.a5 Kg7 30.h4 Rd1+ 31.Kh2 Rd2 32.Rf4 Be5 33.Rf3 Rd4 34.Qb3 Rxh4+ 35.Kg1 Rd4 36.Rd3 Qe7 37.Bf3 h5 38.Kg2 Rxd3 39.Qxd3 h4 40.gxh4 Qxh4 41.Qe4 Qg5+ 42.Kf1 Qc1+ 43.Kg2 Qg5+ 44.Kf1 Qc1+ 45.Kg2 Qg5+ 1/2-1/2

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.

From Réti Opening (A07) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 45 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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 Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. 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 153 of 208.

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

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 3.24, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

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

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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