Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Superbet Blitz 2023

English Opening (A37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 45 moves · Round 1.3 · 24 May 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperbet Blitz 2023
  • Round1.3
  • Date24 May 2023
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 159 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 (Superbet Rapid 2023, 2023).

Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Superbet Blitz 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Superbet Blitz 2023

1.Nf3 c5 2.c4 Nc6 3.Nc3 e5 4.g3 g6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.d3 d6 7.O-O Nge7 8.a3 a5 9.Rb1 O-O 10.Bg5 Be6 11.Bxe7 Qxe7 12.Nd2 f5 13.Nd5 Qf7 14.b4 axb4 15.axb4 cxb4 16.Nxb4 Rfc8 17.Nd5 Ra7 18.e3 h5 19.Nf3 Bh6 20.h4 Kg7 21.Rb5 Ne7 22.Qb3 Bxd5 23.cxd5 Rc7 24.Nd2 Nc8 25.Nc4 Kh7 26.Bh3 Qf6 27.e4 Ne7 28.Qb4 Nc8 29.Ra5 Rxa5 30.Qxa5 Rf7 31.Qa8 Ne7 32.Qb8 b5 33.Nxd6 Rf8 34.Qc7 Bg7 35.Nxb5 f4 36.Qd6 fxg3 37.Qxf6 Rxf6 38.fxg3 Rb6 39.d6 Nc6 40.Nc7 Rb3 41.Ne6 Bh6 42.Rf7+ Kg8 43.Rc7 Be3+ 44.Kf1 Nb4 45.d7 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at Superbet Blitz 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A37) — 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.

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, 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 159 of 208.

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

At the Superbet Blitz 2023, round 1.3, on 24 May 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at Superbet Blitz 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (89 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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