Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, 6th Norway Chess 2018
Ruy Lopez (C83) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 8.1 · 6 June 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event6th Norway Chess 2018
- Round8.1
- Date6 June 2018
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C83)
- Length50 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 38 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 (6th Norway Blitz 2018, 2018).
Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedyarov, ½-½ (51st Biel GM 2018, 2018).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, 6th Norway Chess 2018
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C83), 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.
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, 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 38 of 95.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?
At the 6th Norway Chess 2018, round 8.1, on 6 June 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at 6th Norway Chess 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C83). 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 (100 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.