Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, GpB 2006
Sicilian Defense (B48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 4 · 28 October 2006
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventGpB 2006
- Round4
- Date28 October 2006
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B48)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 3 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 (6th YM, 2005).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 1-0 (VI World Blitz, 2010).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, GpB 2006
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at GpB in 2006. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
From Sicilian Defense (B48) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 38 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 3 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the GpB, round 4, on 28 October 2006.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at GpB in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B48). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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.