Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, World Blitz Final 2012
Philidor Defense (C41) · 0-1 (Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won) · 52 moves · Round 18 · 10 July 2012
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- Result0-1 · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won
- EventWorld Blitz Final 2012
- Round18
- Date10 July 2012
- OpeningPhilidor Defense (C41)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 20 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, ½-½ (World Blitz Final, 2012).
Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (8th Tal Mem Blitz, 2013).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, World Blitz Final 2012
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at World Blitz Final in 2012. It was played in round 18. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Philidor Defense (C41), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 52 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.
When the dust settled, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 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 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 20 of 95.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?
At the World Blitz Final, round 18, on 10 July 2012.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at World Blitz Final in 2012.
What opening was played?
The game used Philidor Defense (ECO code C41). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (104 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 Philidor Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.