Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Blitz 2019

Vienna Game (C25) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 12.4 · 14 August 2019

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Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSaint Louis Blitz 2019
  • Round12.4
  • Date14 August 2019
  • OpeningVienna Game (C25)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 52 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, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).

Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, Saint Louis Blitz 2019

1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 Bc5 4.Bg2 d6 5.Nge2 a6 6.Nd5 Nge7 7.c3 Nxd5 8.exd5 Ne7 9.d4 Ba7 10.O-O O-O 11.dxe5 dxe5 12.c4 Nf5 13.b3 Re8 14.Bb2 h5 15.Rc1 Bc5 16.Qd2 a5 17.Kh1 h4 18.a3 hxg3 19.hxg3 Ra6 20.b4 axb4 21.axb4 Rh6+ 22.Kg1 Bf8 23.Rfe1 e4 24.c5 e3 25.fxe3 Qg5 26.Rc4 Rxe3 27.Rf4 Rb3 28.Ref1 Nxg3 29.Nxg3 Qxg3 30.R1f2 Qh2+ 31.Kf1 Bh3 32.d6 cxd6 33.Qd5 Bxg2+ 34.Qxg2 Qxg2+ 35.Kxg2 f6 36.Bd4 dxc5 37.bxc5 Rh5 38.Rc2 Rg5+ 39.Kf1 Rb5 40.c6 bxc6 41.Rxc6 Rgf5 42.Rxf5 Rxf5+ 43.Ke2 Kf7 44.Kd3 Rb5 45.Rc7+ Kg6 46.Rc8 Bd6 47.Rc6 Be5 48.Bc5 Kf5 49.Be3 0-1

In this encounter Shakhriyar Mamedyarov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Vienna Game (C25) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 49 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, 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 52 of 95.

Where and when was Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Saint Louis Blitz 2019, round 12.4, on 14 August 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Saint Louis Blitz 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Vienna Game (ECO code C25). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 Vienna Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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