Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
Scandinavian Defense (B01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 42 moves · Round 3.4 · 1 February 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteRauf Mamedov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
- Round3.4
- Date1 February 2020
- OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 19 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: Carlsen vs Mamedov, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).
The moves of Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
This full-length game sees Rauf Mamedov take on Magnus Carlsen at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Scandinavian Defense (B01) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 42 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 19 of 33.
Where and when was Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 3.4, on 1 February 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Rauf Mamedov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (84 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.