Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Oslo Esports Cup 2022

English Opening (A21) · 0-1 (Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won) · 65 moves · Round 7.2 · 28 April 2022

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • Result0-1 · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won
  • EventOslo Esports Cup 2022
  • Round7.2
  • Date28 April 2022
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A21)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 75 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, ½-½ (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).

Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Oslo Esports Cup 2022

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Bb4 3.Nd5 Be7 4.Nf3 d6 5.d4 Nf6 6.Nxe7 Qxe7 7.e3 exd4 8.Nxd4 O-O 9.Be2 Rd8 10.O-O c5 11.Nf3 Nc6 12.Bd2 d5 13.cxd5 Rxd5 14.Qb3 Be6 15.Bc3 Ne4 16.Bc4 Rd6 17.Bxe6 Rxe6 18.Rad1 h6 19.a4 b6 20.h3 Nxc3 21.bxc3 Rd8 22.Rxd8+ Qxd8 23.Rd1 Rd6 24.Rxd6 Qxd6 25.Qc2 g6 26.Qe4 Kg7 27.g3 a6 28.Qb1 Ne7 29.c4 Ng8 30.Qb2+ Qf6 31.Qxf6+ Nxf6 32.Ne5 Kf8 33.f3 Ke7 34.Kf2 Ke6 35.Nd3 Ne8 36.a5 bxa5 37.Nxc5+ Kd6 38.Na4 Nc7 39.e4 Ne6 40.Ke3 Nc5 41.e5+ Kc6 42.Nc3 a4 43.f4 a3 44.g4 Ne6 45.f5 gxf5 46.gxf5 Ng7 47.f6 Ne6 48.Kd3 Kd7 49.h4 h5 50.Ke4 Kc6 51.Kd3 a5 52.Kc2 Nd4+ 53.Kb1 Kd7 54.Ne4 Nf3 55.Ng3 Nd2+ 56.Ka2 Nxc4 57.Nxh5 Ke6 58.Nf4+ Kxe5 59.Nd3+ Kxf6 60.Kb3 a4+ 61.Ka2 Kg6 62.Nc5 Kh5 63.Nxa4 f5 64.Nc3 f4 65.Kb3 f3 0-1

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at Oslo Esports Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A21) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 65 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov 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 75 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?

At the Oslo Esports Cup 2022, round 7.2, on 28 April 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at Oslo Esports Cup 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A21). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Shakhriyar Mamedyarov won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 65 moves (130 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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