Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2023
Sicilian Defense (B33) · 1-0 (Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won) · 47 moves · Round 13.1 · 30 December 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won
- EventWorld Blitz 2023
- Round13.1
- Date30 December 2023
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B33)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 179 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 (CCT Final Playoff 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, ½-½ (GRENKE Chess Classic 2024, 2024).
The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2023
This full-length game sees Maxime Vachier-Lagrave take on Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B33) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 47 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.
In the end, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 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 179 of 208.
Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz 2023, round 13.1, on 30 December 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.