Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, CrunchLab Masters Div 1 W 2024
King's Indian Defense (E60) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 2.1 · 20 July 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventCrunchLab Masters Div 1 W 2024
- Round2.1
- Date20 July 2024
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E60)
- Length34 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 183 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, 0-1 (CrunchLab Masters Div 1 W, 2024).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 0-1 (CrunchLab Masters Div 1 W, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, CrunchLab Masters Div 1 W 2024
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at CrunchLab Masters Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E60), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 34 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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 183 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the CrunchLab Masters Div 1 W, round 2.1, on 20 July 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at CrunchLab Masters Div 1 W in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E60). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.