Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020

Caro-Kann Defense (B10) · 1-0 (Rauf Mamedov won) · 39 moves · Round 2.8 · 26 August 2020

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

Game summary

  • WhiteRauf Mamedov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Rauf Mamedov won
  • EventKatara Bullet Final 2020
  • Round2.8
  • Date26 August 2020
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B10)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 27 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, 0-1 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedov, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2020, 2020).

The moves of Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2020

1.e4 c6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Nf3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Qe2 Nxe4 6.Qxe4 Qa5 7.Bc4 Bf5 8.Qf4 e6 9.O-O Nd7 10.d3 Be7 11.Bd2 Qd8 12.Bc3 O-O 13.Rfe1 Nb6 14.Bb3 Nd5 15.Qg3 Nxc3 16.bxc3 Bd6 17.Qh4 h6 18.Rad1 Qxh4 19.Nxh4 Bh7 20.Nf3 Rfd8 21.d4 a5 22.a4 b5 23.Ne5 Rac8 24.f3 b4 25.Nc4 bxc3 26.Nxa5 Bf4 27.Nc4 c5 28.dxc5 Rxd1 29.Rxd1 Bg6 30.a5 Rxc5 31.a6 Rc8 32.g3 Bb8 33.Rd7 Kf8 34.a7 Bxa7+ 35.Rxa7 Bxc2 36.Nd6 Rd8 37.Rxf7+ Kg8 38.Bxc2 Rxd6 39.Rc7 1-0

In this encounter Rauf Mamedov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Caro-Kann Defense (B10) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Lasting 39 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, Rauf Mamedov won with the white 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 27 of 33.

Where and when was Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2020, round 2.8, on 26 August 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Rauf Mamedov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2020 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B10). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Rauf Mamedov won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (77 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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