Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Titled Tue 11th Mar Early 2025
Pirc Defense (B07) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 6 · 11 March 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 11th Mar Early 2025
- Round6
- Date11 March 2025
- OpeningPirc Defense (B07)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 198 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 (Titled Tue 11th Feb Early, 2025).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 1-0 (Titled Tue 25th Mar Late, 2025).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Titled Tue 11th Mar Early 2025
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at Titled Tue 11th Mar Early in 2025. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Pirc Defense (B07) the players entered 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 198 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the Titled Tue 11th Mar Early, round 6, on 11 March 2025.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at Titled Tue 11th Mar Early in 2025.
What opening was played?
The game used Pirc Defense (ECO code B07). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen 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 Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.