Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Slav Defense (D15) · 0-1 (Rauf Mamedov won) · 88 moves · Round 3.1 · 1 February 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Rauf Mamedov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackRauf Mamedov
  • Result0-1 · Rauf Mamedov won
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round3.1
  • Date1 February 2020
  • OpeningSlav Defense (D15)
  • Length88 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 17 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: Mamedov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

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

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

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 dxc4 5.e4 b5 6.Be2 Bg4 7.O-O e6 8.a4 b4 9.e5 bxc3 10.exf6 cxb2 11.fxg7 Bxg7 12.Bxb2 O-O 13.Ne5 Bf5 14.Nxc4 c5 15.Bf3 Nd7 16.Bxa8 Qxa8 17.dxc5 Bxb2 18.Nxb2 Nxc5 19.Rc1 Rd8 20.Qe2 Nb3 21.Rcd1 Nd4 22.Qe3 Qd5 23.h3 Bg6 24.Kh1 e5 25.f4 Rb8 26.Qxe5 Qxe5 27.fxe5 Nf5 28.Rf2 Ng3+ 29.Kh2 Ne4 30.Rc2 Ng5 31.Rcd2 Kg7 32.Nc4 Rb4 33.Nd6 Rxa4 34.Ne8+ Kh6 35.Nf6 Ne6 36.Rf2 Kg5 37.Rd7 h5 38.Rf3 h4 39.Ng4 Ra2 40.Rf2 Ra4 41.Rdd2 Ra3 42.Ra2 Rb3 43.Rxa7 Rc3 44.Ra8 Rb3 45.Rg8 Rb7 46.Rf6 Re7 47.Nf2 Kh6 48.Rh8+ Kg7 49.Rxh4 Nc5 50.Ng4 Nd7 51.Rf3 Nxe5 52.Nxe5 Rxe5 53.Rg3 Rc5 54.Rhg4 Kh6 55.Rf4 Rc2 56.Rgf3 Rb2 57.Rf2 Rb3 58.g4 Rb7 59.Kg3 Rb1 60.R2f3 Rb2 61.Rxf7 Bxf7 62.Rxf7 Kg6 63.Rf3 Rb1 64.h4 Rg1+ 65.Kf4 Ra1 66.h5+ Kf6 67.Re3 Rf1+ 68.Kg3 Rg1+ 69.Kh4 Rh1+ 70.Rh3 Rg1 71.Rf3+ Ke6 72.Rf5 Ra1 73.Kg5 Ra8 74.h6 Rg8+ 75.Kf4 Rh8 76.g5 Rc8 77.Kg4 Rc1 78.Rf4 Rg1+ 79.Kh5 Rh1+ 80.Kg6 Rg1 81.Rf6+ Ke5 82.h7 Kd4 83.Kg7 Ke3 84.g6 Kd2 85.h8=Q Rg2 86.Qd8+ Ke1 87.Rc6 Re2 88.Re6 Re5 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov met over the board in this marathon at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Slav Defense (D15) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 88 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

After the contest, Rauf Mamedov 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 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 17 of 33.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 3.1, 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 Slav Defense (ECO code D15). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Rauf Mamedov won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 88 moves (176 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?

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