Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Saint Louis Blitz 2019
Old Indian Defense (A50) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 3.5 · 13 August 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventSaint Louis Blitz 2019
- Round3.5
- Date13 August 2019
- OpeningOld Indian Defense (A50)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 51 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 (Saint Louis Rapid 2019, 2019).
Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Saint Louis Blitz 2019
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Old Indian Defense (A50) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
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.
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, 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 51 of 95.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?
At the Saint Louis Blitz 2019, round 3.5, on 13 August 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Old Indian Defense (ECO code A50). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
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 Old Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.