Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 11th London Classic 2019
Sicilian Defense (B95) · ½-½ (Draw) · 32 moves · Round 1.1 · 2 December 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event11th London Classic 2019
- Round1.1
- Date2 December 2019
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B95)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 62 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 (7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, 2019).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, ½-½ (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 11th London Classic 2019
Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave met over the board in this middlegame battle at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B95), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 32 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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. 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 62 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the 11th London Classic 2019, round 1.1, on 2 December 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B95). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (63 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.