Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019

Queen's Gambit Declined (D45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 68 moves · Round 4.2 · 20 August 2019

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White
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Event7th Sinquefield Cup 2019
  • Round4.2
  • Date20 August 2019
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D45)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 53 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 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).

Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedyarov, 1-0 (World Rapid 2019, 2019).

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The moves of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 e6 5.Nf3 Nbd7 6.Qc2 Bd6 7.Bd3 dxc4 8.Bxc4 b5 9.Be2 O-O 10.O-O a6 11.Rd1 Qc7 12.e4 e5 13.g3 Re8 14.a3 exd4 15.Nxd4 Be5 16.Bf3 c5 17.Nde2 Bb7 18.Be3 c4 19.b4 cxb3 20.Qxb3 Nc5 21.Bxc5 Qxc5 22.Rac1 Qb6 23.Na4 Qa7 24.Nc5 Rac8 25.Nd7 Rxc1 26.Nxc1 h6 27.Nxf6+ Bxf6 28.Rd7 Re7 29.Rd8+ Kh7 30.Qd3 Be5 31.Rh8+ Kxh8 32.Qd8+ Kh7 33.Qxe7 Bd4 34.Qxf7 Bxf2+ 35.Kg2 Bc8 36.Qa2 Bb6 37.e5 Bf5 38.g4 Bg6 39.Ne2 Qc7 40.Nf4 Qc2+ 41.Qxc2 Bxc2 42.Nd5 Bc5 43.Nb4 Bb3 44.Nxa6 Bxa3 45.Nc7 Bc4 46.e6 Bd6 47.Bc6 b4 48.Nd5 Kg6 49.e7 Bxd5+ 50.Bxd5 Bxe7 51.Kf3 Kf6 52.Ke4 Kg5 53.Kf3 Kh4 54.Be6 Bg5 55.Kg2 Bf4 56.h3 Kg5 57.Kf3 Kf6 58.Bg8 Ke5 59.h4 g5 60.hxg5 hxg5 61.Ke2 Kd4 62.Kd1 Kc3 63.Bf7 b3 64.Be6 Be3 65.Bf7 Bf4 66.Be6 Be3 67.Bf7 Bf4 68.Be6 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Shakhriyar Mamedyarov take on Magnus Carlsen at 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Gambit Declined (D45) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 68 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, the game was drawn between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 53 of 95.

Where and when was Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019, round 4.2, on 20 August 2019.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 7th Sinquefield Cup 2019 in 2019.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D45). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 68 moves (135 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.

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