Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th London Classic 2019
Sicilian Defense (B51) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 1.10 · 4 December 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event11th London Classic 2019
- Round1.10
- Date4 December 2019
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B51)
- Length44 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 65 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, ½-½ (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 0-1 (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th London Classic 2019
This full-length game sees Maxime Vachier-Lagrave take on Magnus Carlsen at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Sicilian Defense (B51) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 44 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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen. 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 65 of 208.
Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 11th London Classic 2019, round 1.10, on 4 December 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B51). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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.