Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2017
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 14.1 · 30 December 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2017
- Round14.1
- Date30 December 2017
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 34 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: Carlsen vs Mamedyarov, ½-½ (GCT Blitz Paris 2017, 2017).
Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (80th Tata Steel GpA, 2018).
The moves of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2017
In this encounter Shakhriyar Mamedyarov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 38 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 34 of 95.
Where and when was Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz 2017, round 14.1, on 30 December 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (76 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.