Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Sicilian Defense (B50) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 3.7 · 1 February 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Rauf Mamedov
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackRauf Mamedov
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round3.7
  • Date1 February 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B50)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 15 of 33 between Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov in the Rama Chess database (2010–2023). In all their games Carlsen leads 22–6 with 5 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Mamedov, ½-½ (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

Next game: Mamedov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.h4 Nc6 5.d4 cxd4 6.Nxd4 Bd7 7.f3 Rc8 8.g4 h6 9.Nb3 Ne5 10.Be3 a6 11.Rg1 Be6 12.g5 hxg5 13.hxg5 Nfd7 14.f4 Nc4 15.Bxc4 Bxc4 16.Qf3 g6 17.O-O-O Bxb3 18.axb3 Bg7 19.Rh1 Rxh1 20.Rxh1 Qa5 21.e5 dxe5 22.Qxb7 Rb8 23.Qc6 Qa1+ 24.Nb1 exf4 25.Bxf4 Qxb2+ 26.Kd1 Rd8 27.Nd2 Qd4 28.Rf1 Kf8 29.Ke2 Ne5 30.Qe4 Qc3 31.Be3 Kg8 32.Rd1 Rc8 33.Rc1 e6 34.Nf3 Nxf3 35.Kxf3 a5 36.Rd1 Qxc2 37.Rd8+ Bf8 38.Qxc2 Rxc2 39.Bd4 Rc6 40.Bf6 Rb6 41.Be7 f5 42.Rxf8+ Kg7 43.Rf6 Rxb3+ 44.Kf4 Rb4+ 45.Ke5 Re4+ 46.Kd6 f4 47.Bf8+ Kg8 48.Ke7 f3 49.Rxg6+ Kh7 50.Rf6 Kg8 51.Rg6+ Kh7 52.Kf7 Rf4+ 53.Rf6 Rxf6+ 54.gxf6 f2 55.Be7 f1=Q 56.Ke8 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Rauf Mamedov at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B50) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 56 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 Rauf Mamedov?

In the 33 games between them in our database (2010 to 2023) Carlsen leads 22–6 with 5 draws. This game is number 15 of 33.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 3.7, on 1 February 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Rauf Mamedov (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B50). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (111 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.

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