Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, World Blitz 2015
Réti Opening (A05) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 55 moves · Round 6.1 · 13 October 2015
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2015
- Round6.1
- Date13 October 2015
- OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
- Length55 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 16 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, 1-0 (3rd Sinquefield Cup 2015, 2015).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, ½-½ (7th London Classic 2015, 2015).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, World Blitz 2015
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at World Blitz 2015 in 2015. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Réti Opening (A05) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 55 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, 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 16 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the World Blitz 2015, round 6.1, on 13 October 2015.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at World Blitz 2015 in 2015.
What opening was played?
The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 55 moves (110 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.