Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 11th London Classic 2019
Indian Defenses (A48) · 0-1 (Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won) · 54 moves · Round 1.6 · 4 December 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result0-1 · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won
- Event11th London Classic 2019
- Round1.6
- Date4 December 2019
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 69 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, ½-½ (11th London Classic 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, 11th London Classic 2019
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at 11th London Classic 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Indian Defenses (A48) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 54 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the black 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 69 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the 11th London Classic 2019, round 1.6, on 4 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 Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (108 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.