Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · 1-0 (Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won) · 56 moves · Round 2.3 · 26 September 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
- Round2.3
- Date26 September 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length56 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 68 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 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
A full-length game in which Shakhriyar Mamedyarov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 56 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won with the white pieces. 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 68 of 95.
Where and when was Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 2.3, on 26 September 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 56 moves (111 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.