Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, FIDE World Blitz 2014
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 11.1 · 19 June 2014
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventFIDE World Blitz 2014
- Round11.1
- Date19 June 2014
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 25 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, 0-1 (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014, 2014).
Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedyarov, 1-0 (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2015, 2015).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, FIDE World Blitz 2014
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 27 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.
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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 25 of 95.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?
At the FIDE World Blitz 2014, round 11.1, on 19 June 2014.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at FIDE World Blitz 2014 in 2014.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (53 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.