Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020
Ruy Lopez (C84) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 42 moves · Round 3.12 · 12 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 2020
- Round3.12
- Date12 December 2020
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C84)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 79 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 (Skilling Open Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020
This full-length game sees Maxime Vachier-Lagrave take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C84), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 42 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 79 of 208.
Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 3.12, on 12 December 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C84). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.