Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, VI World Blitz 2010
Indian Defenses (A48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 24.1 · 17 November 2010
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventVI World Blitz 2010
- Round24.1
- Date17 November 2010
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 5 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, 1-0 (VI World Blitz, 2010).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, ½-½ (73rd Tata Steel GMA, 2011).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, VI World Blitz 2010
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at VI World Blitz in 2010. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Indian Defenses (A48) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 48 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
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 5 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the VI World Blitz, round 24.1, on 17 November 2010.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at VI World Blitz in 2010.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.