Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020

Slav Defense (D11) · ½-½ (Draw) · 75 moves · Round 12.4 · 16 May 2020

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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
  • EventFIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020
  • Round12.4
  • Date16 May 2020
  • OpeningSlav Defense (D11)
  • Length75 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 57 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 (FIDE Steinitz Mem Open, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedyarov, 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2021).

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The moves of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020

1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Qb3 e6 5.Bf4 dxc4 6.Qxc4 b5 7.Qb3 Bb7 8.e3 Nbd7 9.Nbd2 Be7 10.Be2 a6 11.a4 c5 12.axb5 Bd5 13.Qc2 axb5 14.Rxa8 Qxa8 15.Bxb5 cxd4 16.exd4 O-O 17.O-O Rc8 18.Qd3 Nf8 19.b3 Ng6 20.Bg3 Ne4 21.Nxe4 Bxe4 22.Qe3 Bd5 23.h3 h6 24.Bc4 Bxc4 25.bxc4 Rxc4 26.Ne5 Nxe5 27.Bxe5 Qd5 28.Qg3 f6 29.Bf4 Kf7 30.Be3 Bd6 31.Qg4 f5 32.Qh5+ Kf8 33.Qh4 Kg8 34.Rb1 Kh7 35.Rd1 f4 36.Bc1 Rxd4 37.Rxd4 Qxd4 38.Qg4 Qe4 39.Qd1 Bc5 40.Bd2 Bd4 41.Qf3 Qb1+ 42.Kh2 e5 43.g3 Qc2 44.Be1 fxg3+ 45.Kxg3 Qg6+ 46.Kh2 e4 47.Qg4 Qxg4 48.hxg4 Kg6 49.Kg3 Be5+ 50.f4 Bd6 51.Bd2 Kf6 52.Kf2 Ke6 53.Ke3 Kd5 54.f5 Be7 55.Ke2 Bg5 56.Bc3 Bf6 57.Bd2 Ke5 58.Bc1 Kd4 59.Be3+ Kd5 60.Bc1 Ke5 61.Bd2 Kd4 62.Be3+ Kc3 63.Bc1 Kc4 64.Bf4 Kd5 65.Bc1 Bd4 66.Bf4 Bc3 67.Be3 Ke5 68.Bc1 Kf6 69.Bf4 Be5 70.Ke3 h5 71.Kxe4 Bxf4 72.Kxf4 g5+ 73.fxg6 hxg4 74.g7 Kxg7 75.Kxg4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Shakhriyar Mamedyarov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Slav Defense (D11), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 75 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 57 of 95.

Where and when was Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the FIDE Steinitz Mem Open, round 12.4, on 16 May 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Slav Defense (ECO code D11). 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 75 moves (149 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?

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