Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, chess.com Speed 2020
Grünfeld Defense (D90) · 0-1 (Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won) · 29 moves · Round 3.13 · 12 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- Result0-1 · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won
- Eventchess.com Speed 2020
- Round3.13
- Date12 December 2020
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D90)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 88 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 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
Next game: Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, chess.com Speed 2020
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Grünfeld Defense (D90) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 29 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.
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After the contest, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 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 88 of 208.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave played?
At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 3.13, on 12 December 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Black), at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D90). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (58 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.