Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014
Scotch Game (C45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 1.1 · 27 August 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014
- Round1.1
- Date27 August 2014
- OpeningScotch Game (C45)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 9 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: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, ½-½ (Biel ACCENTUS GM, 2011).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, ½-½ (2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, 2014).
The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014
A middlegame battle in which Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Scotch Game (C45), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 38 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen. 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 9 of 208.
Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014, round 1.1, on 27 August 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 2nd Sinquefield Cup 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Scotch Game (ECO code C45). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 Scotch Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.