Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016
Sicilian Defense (B53) · 0-1 (Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won) · 37 moves · Round 4.5 · 19 June 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result0-1 · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won
- EventGCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016
- Round4.5
- Date19 June 2016
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B53)
- Length37 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 26 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, ½-½ (GCT Rapid YourNextMove, 2016).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 0-1 (GCT Blitz YourNextMove, 2016).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, GCT Blitz YourNextMove 2016
Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave met over the board in this middlegame battle at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B53) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 37 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the black 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 26 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the GCT Blitz YourNextMove, round 4.5, on 19 June 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at GCT Blitz YourNextMove in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B53). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 37 moves (74 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.