Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov, Titled Tue 4th Jul Late 2023

Sicilian Defense (B52) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 9 · 4 July 2023

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Rauf Mamedov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackRauf Mamedov
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 4th Jul Late 2023
  • Round9
  • Date4 July 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B52)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 33 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, 1-0 (PRO League Prelim 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov, Titled Tue 4th Jul Late 2023

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Bd7 4.a4 Nf6 5.d3 g6 6.O-O Bg7 7.e5 dxe5 8.Nxe5 O-O 9.Nxd7 Nbxd7 10.a5 a6 11.Bxd7 Qxd7 12.Nd2 Nd5 13.Nc4 e6 14.Re1 h6 15.Bd2 Kh7 16.Qf3 Qc6 17.Ra3 Rad8 18.Rb3 Rd7 19.h4 Ne7 20.Qxc6 Nxc6 21.c3 Rxd3 22.Rxb7 Nxa5 23.Nxa5 Rxd2 24.Nc4 Rd5 25.Ra1 Bf6 26.g3 g5 27.h5 g4 28.Rxa6 Kg8 29.Ne3 Rxh5 30.Nxg4 Bg7 31.Ne3 Rg5 32.Kg2 h5 33.f4 Rg6 34.Kf3 Rd8 35.Raa7 Rf6 36.Rd7 Rb8 37.Nc4 h4 38.Ra1 hxg3 39.Rg1 Bh6 40.Rxg3+ Kf8 41.Rg4 Ra8 42.Rd1 Ra4 43.b3 Ra2 44.Ne5 Rf5 45.Rd8+ Ke7 46.Nc6+ Kf6 47.Rh8 Rh5 48.Ne5 Rh3+ 49.Rg3 Rxg3+ 50.Kxg3 Bg7 51.Rc8 Rb2 52.Rc7 Kf5 53.Rxf7+ Bf6 54.Nd7 Rxb3 55.Rxf6+ Ke4 56.Nxc5+ 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 4th Jul Late in 2023. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B52) — 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.

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After the contest, 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 33 of 33.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov played?

At the Titled Tue 4th Jul Late, round 9, on 4 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Rauf Mamedov (Black), at Titled Tue 4th Jul Late in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B52). 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?

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