Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Norway Chess 2016

Ruy Lopez (C67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 65 moves · Round 6.3 · 25 April 2016

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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
  • Event4th Norway Chess 2016
  • Round6.3
  • Date25 April 2016
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 21 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 (4th Norway Blitz 2016, 2016).

Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Rapid Paris 2016, 2016).

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The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 4th Norway Chess 2016

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.d4 Nd6 6.Bxc6 dxc6 7.dxe5 Nf5 8.Qxd8+ Kxd8 9.h3 Ke8 10.Nc3 h5 11.Bf4 Be7 12.Rad1 Be6 13.Ng5 Rh6 14.Rfe1 Bb4 15.g4 hxg4 16.hxg4 Ne7 17.f3 Bxc3 18.bxc3 Bxa2 19.Ne4 Rh8 20.e6 Bxe6 21.Bxc7 Nd5 22.Be5 Kf8 23.Nc5 b5 24.c4 bxc4 25.Rd4 Re8 26.Rxc4 Rh6 27.Ra4 Kg8 28.Rxa7 Bc8 29.Bg3 Rxe1+ 30.Bxe1 Rd6 31.Ba5 Bxg4 32.fxg4 Rg6 33.Kf2 Rxg4 34.Bd2 Rc4 35.Ra8+ Kh7 36.Nd7 Rxc2 37.Ke2 f6 38.Kd3 Rb2 39.Nf8+ Kg8 40.Ne6+ Kh7 41.Ra7 Rb3+ 42.Kd4 Rg3 43.Kc5 Rg2 44.Ba5 Ne3 45.Kxc6 Nf5 46.Bb4 Re2 47.Kd7 Re4 48.Bc5 Kg6 49.Ra1 Re5 50.Bd6 Nxd6 51.Kxd6 Rb5 52.Rg1+ Kh6 53.Nf4 Kh7 54.Nd5 g5 55.Ke6 Kg7 56.Rf1 Ra5 57.Nxf6 Kg6 58.Nd5 Ra6+ 59.Ke5 Ra8 60.Ne7+ Kh5 61.Rh1+ Kg4 62.Rg1+ Kh5 63.Rh1+ Kg4 64.Rg1+ Kh5 65.Rh1+ 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Maxime Vachier-Lagrave had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at 4th Norway Chess 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C67), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 65 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, the game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen. 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 21 of 208.

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

At the 4th Norway Chess 2016, round 6.3, on 25 April 2016.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 4th Norway Chess 2016 in 2016.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). 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 65 moves (129 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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