Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, GCT Rapid Paris 2017

Sicilian Defense (B92) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 3.3 · 21 June 2017

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGCT Rapid Paris 2017
  • Round3.3
  • Date21 June 2017
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B92)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 32 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 (5th Norway Chess 2017, 2017).

Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 1-0 (GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, GCT Rapid Paris 2017

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be2 e5 7.Nf3 Be7 8.Bg5 Nbd7 9.a4 b6 10.Nd2 h6 11.Bxf6 Nxf6 12.Nc4 Bb7 13.a5 b5 14.Nb6 Nxe4 15.Nxe4 Bxe4 16.Bf3 Bxf3 17.Qxf3 Ra7 18.c4 d5 19.cxb5 Bb4+ 20.Ke2 Bxa5 21.Nxd5 axb5 22.b4 Bb6 23.Rxa7 Bxa7 24.Ra1 Bb8 25.Qd3 O-O 26.Qxb5 e4 27.g3 Be5 28.Rd1 Qg5 29.Kf1 f5 30.Qe2 Kh8 31.f4 exf3 32.Qxe5 Qh5 33.Nf4 Qxh2 34.Ng6+ Kh7 35.Nxf8+ Kh8 36.Ng6+ Kh7 37.Nh4 Qh1+ 38.Kf2 Qxd1 39.Qxf5+ 1-0

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at GCT Rapid Paris 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B92) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 39 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, 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 32 of 208.

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

At the GCT Rapid Paris 2017, round 3.3, on 21 June 2017.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at GCT Rapid Paris 2017 in 2017.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B92). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (77 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.

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