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

English Opening (A37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 74 moves · Round 3.22 · 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
  • Round3.22
  • Date16 December 2022
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
  • Length74 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 155 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 c5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.c4 Nc6 5.Nc3 d6 6.O-O Bf5 7.d3 Nf6 8.a3 O-O 9.Rb1 Qd7 10.b4 b6 11.b5 Na5 12.e4 Bh3 13.Bb2 Bxg2 14.Kxg2 e6 15.Re1 Rad8 16.Qc2 d5 17.e5 Ne8 18.Rbd1 Qb7 19.Ne2 a6 20.a4 Nc7 21.h4 d4 22.Ng1 f6 23.exf6 Rxf6 24.Bc1 Rdf8 25.Re4 axb5 26.axb5 Ne8 27.Qe2 e5 28.Rxe5 Rxf3 29.Nxf3 Bxe5 30.Re1 Bg7 31.Qe6+ Kh8 32.Re4 Nf6 33.Rf4 Re8 34.Qd6 Nb3 35.Rxf6 Nxc1 36.Qxb6 Qxb6 37.Rxb6 Nxd3 38.Rc6 Rb8 39.Ng5 Ne5 40.Rxc5 d3 41.Ne4 h5 42.Rd5 Nxc4 43.Rxd3 Ne5 44.Rd5 Kg8 45.Ng5 Bf6 46.Ne4 Kf7 47.Rc5 Rb6 48.f4 Nd7 49.Rc7 Ke6 50.Nc5+ Nxc5 51.Rxc5 Be7 52.Rc6+ Rxc6 53.bxc6 Bd6 54.Kf3 Kf5 55.Kf2 Kg4 56.Kg2 Bc7 57.Kf2 Bd8 58.Kg2 Bb6 59.Kh2 Kf3 60.Kh3 Bc7 61.Kh2 Ke4 62.Kg2 Kd5 63.Kf3 Kxc6 64.g4 Kd5 65.gxh5 gxh5 66.f5 Ke5 67.Kg2 Kxf5 68.Kh1 Kg4 69.Kg2 Kxh4 70.Kh1 Kg4 71.Kg2 h4 72.Kh1 h3 73.Kg1 h2+ 74.Kh1 Kh3 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at chess.com SpeedChess 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A37), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 74 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, 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 155 of 208.

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

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2022, round 3.22, 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 English Opening (ECO code A37). 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 74 moves (148 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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