Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 25 moves · Round 2.5 · 26 September 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
- Round2.5
- Date26 September 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D31)
- Length25 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 67 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).
Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D31), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 25 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 67 of 95.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 2.5, on 26 September 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D31). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 25 moves (49 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.