Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, AI Cup Div 1 W 2023
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27) · 0-1 (Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won) · 49 moves · Round 4.1 · 29 September 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result0-1 · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won
- EventAI Cup Div 1 W 2023
- Round4.1
- Date29 September 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D27)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 173 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 (AI Cup Div 1 W, 2023).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 1-0 (AI Cup Div 1 W, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, AI Cup Div 1 W 2023
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at AI Cup Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Accepted (D27), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 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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In the end, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the black pieces. 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 173 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the AI Cup Div 1 W, round 4.1, on 29 September 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at AI Cup Div 1 W in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D27). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (98 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 Queen's Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.