Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, CCT Final KO 2024

Ruy Lopez (C88) · ½-½ (Draw) · 54 moves · Round 1.4 · 20 December 2024

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White
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCCT Final KO 2024
  • Round1.4
  • Date20 December 2024
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 193 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 (CCT Final KO 2024, 2024).

Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 1-0 (CCT Final KO 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, CCT Final KO 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.a4 Rb8 9.axb5 axb5 10.h3 d6 11.c3 b4 12.d3 bxc3 13.bxc3 h6 14.Nbd2 Bd7 15.Nf1 Ra8 16.Rb1 Re8 17.g4 Be6 18.Ba4 Bd7 19.Ne3 Nd4 20.Bxd7 Nxf3+ 21.Qxf3 Nxd7 22.Nf5 Bg5 23.Bxg5 hxg5 24.Kg2 g6 25.Ne3 Nf8 26.Nd5 Kg7 27.Rb7 Ne6 28.Reb1 Rf8 29.Kg1 Rc8 30.Ra7 f6 31.Rbb7 Rf7 32.Qd1 Nc5 33.Rb1 Rb8 34.Kh2 c6 35.Rxf7+ Kxf7 36.Ne3 Rxb1 37.Qxb1 Qc7 38.Kg3 Kg7 39.h4 gxh4+ 40.Kxh4 Ne6 41.Ng2 d5 42.Kg3 dxe4 43.dxe4 Qd7 44.f3 Qd2 45.Qb7+ Kh6 46.Qc8 Nd8 47.Qc7 Ne6 48.Qc8 Nd8 49.c4 Kg7 50.Qc7+ Kf8 51.Nh4 Qe1+ 52.Kg2 Qe2+ 53.Kg3 Qe1+ 54.Kg2 Qe2+ 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was paired against Magnus Carlsen at CCT Final KO 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C88) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 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, the game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen. 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 193 of 208.

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

At the CCT Final KO 2024, round 1.4, on 20 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at CCT Final KO 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 54 moves (108 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?

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