Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Tal Memorial Blitz 2008

English Opening (A13) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 83 moves · Round 3 · 29 August 2008

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTal Memorial Blitz 2008
  • Round3
  • Date29 August 2008
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A13)
  • Length83 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 11 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.

Previous game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (FIDE GP, 2008).

Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Tal Memorial Blitz, 2008).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Tal Memorial Blitz 2008

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 a6 4.Bg2 c6 5.O-O b5 6.d3 d5 7.Qc2 Be7 8.b3 Nbd7 9.Bb2 O-O 10.Nbd2 Rb8 11.Rab1 c5 12.e4 bxc4 13.bxc4 d4 14.Ba3 Bb7 15.e5 Ng4 16.h3 Bxf3 17.Rxb8 Qxb8 18.Nxf3 Ngxe5 19.Nxd4 Qd6 20.Nb3 Qxd3 21.Qxd3 Nxd3 22.Rd1 N7e5 23.Na5 Nb4 24.f4 Ned3 25.Be4 Rd8 26.Nb7 Rd4 27.Bxd3 Rxd3 28.Rxd3 Nxd3 29.Kf1 e5 30.fxe5 Kf8 31.e6 fxe6 32.Ke2 Ne5 33.Na5 Ke8 34.Bb2 Bf6 35.Bxe5 Bxe5 36.g4 Kd7 37.Kf3 Kc7 38.Ke4 Bf6 39.Nb3 Kb6 40.a4 Bc3 41.Kd3 Bb4 42.Ke4 Bc3 43.Kd3 Bf6 44.Ke4 Kc6 45.Nc1 Bb2 46.Nb3 Bc3 47.Kd3 Bf6 48.Ke4 h6 49.Nd2 Kd6 50.Nf3 Bc3 51.Kd3 Bb4 52.Ng1 Kc6 53.Ne2 e5 54.Ng3 g6 55.Ne4 Kb6 56.Kc2 Kc6 57.Kb3 Kd7 58.Kc2 Ke6 59.Kd3 h5 60.Ng5+ Ke7 61.Ke4 Kf6 62.Nf3 Bc3 63.Kd5 Bd4 64.Ke4 Ke6 65.Nh4 hxg4 66.hxg4 Kf6 67.Nf3 Bb2 68.Kd5 Bd4 69.Ke4 Bc3 70.g5+ Ke6 71.Nh4 Kf7 72.Kd5 Kg7 73.Nf3 Bb2 74.Nxe5 Bc1 75.Nf3 Kf7 76.Kxc5 Ke6 77.Kb6 Kf5 78.Kxa6 Ke4 79.Nh4 Bxg5 80.Nxg6 Kf5 81.Nf8 Ke5 82.Kb5 Kd6 83.c5+ Ke7 1-0

Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov met over the board in this marathon at Tal Memorial Blitz in 2008. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

From English Opening (A13) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 83 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, 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 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 11 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?

At the Tal Memorial Blitz, round 3, on 29 August 2008.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at Tal Memorial Blitz in 2008.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 83 moves (166 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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