Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Corus B 2005

Petrov Defense (C42) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 9 · 25 January 2005

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCorus B 2005
  • Round9
  • Date25 January 2005
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 1 of 95 between Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov in the Rama Chess database (2005–2024). In all their games Carlsen leads 46–14 with 35 draws.

Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedyarov, ½-½ (Tal Memorial, 2006).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Corus B 2005

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.d4 d5 6.Bd3 Bd6 7.O-O O-O 8.c4 c6 9.Re1 Re8 10.cxd5 cxd5 11.Nc3 Nxc3 12.Rxe8+ Qxe8 13.bxc3 b6 14.Be3 Ba6 15.Ng5 h6 16.Bh7+ Kf8 17.Nf3 Nd7 18.Qc2 Qe7 19.Re1 Re8 20.Bf5 Nf6 21.Ne5 Qc7 22.Bf4 Bc8 23.Bd3 Re7 24.h3 Nd7 25.Nxd7+ Bxd7 26.Rxe7 Kxe7 27.Qe2+ Be6 28.Bxd6+ Qxd6 29.Qb2 a5 30.Be2 g5 31.Bf3 Kd8 32.Qb5 Kc7 33.Qa6 Kb8 34.Qb5 Ka7 35.Be2 Qc7 36.Qa6+ Kb8 37.Qb5 Qd6 38.Bf3 Ka7 39.Be2 Bd7 40.Qa6+ Kb8 41.Bf3 Qc6 42.c4 Bc8 43.Qb5 Bb7 44.Qb1 Qxc4 45.Qxb6 a4 46.Qd8+ Ka7 47.Qa5+ Kb8 48.Qd8+ Ka7 49.Qa5+ Kb8 50.Qd8+ 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at Corus B in 2005. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Petrov Defense (C42), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 50 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.

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

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. 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 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?

In the 95 games between them in our database (2005 to 2024) Carlsen leads 46–14 with 35 draws. This game is number 1 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?

At the Corus B, round 9, on 25 January 2005.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at Corus B in 2005.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 50 moves (99 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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