Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020
Sicilian Defense (B33) · 1-0 (Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won) · 40 moves · Round 3.22 · 12 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMaxime Vachier-Lagrave
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won
- Eventchess.com Speed 2020
- Round3.22
- Date12 December 2020
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B33)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 96 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 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, ½-½ (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
The moves of Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020
In this encounter Maxime Vachier-Lagrave had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B33) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 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.
In the end, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the white 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 96 of 208.
Where and when was Maxime Vachier-Lagrave vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 3.22, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B33). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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.