Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Chessable Masters Prelim 2022

English Opening (A20) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 2.1 · 19 May 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChessable Masters Prelim 2022
  • Round2.1
  • Date19 May 2022
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A20)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 77 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, 1-0 (Oslo Esports Cup 2022, 2022).

Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (10th Norway Blitz 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Chessable Masters Prelim 2022

1.c4 e5 2.g3 c6 3.d4 e4 4.d5 Nf6 5.Bg2 Bb4+ 6.Bd2 Qe7 7.Nc3 O-O 8.a3 Bxc3 9.Bxc3 cxd5 10.cxd5 d6 11.Nh3 Nbd7 12.O-O Re8 13.Nf4 Ne5 14.f3 Ng6 15.Nxg6 hxg6 16.Qd4 exf3 17.Rxf3 Qe4 18.Qf2 Bf5 19.Re1 Ng4 20.Qd4 Qxd4+ 21.Bxd4 Be4 22.Rf4 Bxg2 23.Kxg2 Ne3+ 24.Bxe3 Rxe3 25.Rb4 b6 26.Kf2 Rae8 27.Ra4 a5 28.Rc4 Rb3 29.Rc2 f5 30.Rd1 Kf7 31.Rdd2 Kf6 32.Rc6 Rd8 33.Rdc2 g5 34.R2c3 Rxc3 35.bxc3 b5 36.Rb6 Ke5 37.Rxb5 Rh8 38.Kg2 Rc8 39.Rxa5 Rxc3 40.a4 Ra3 41.Ra7 g4 42.a5 g5 43.a6 Kxd5 44.Ra8 Ra2 45.Kf1 f4 46.a7 f3 47.Rg8 fxe2+ 48.Kf2 Rxa7 49.Rxg5+ Ke4 50.Kxe2 Ra2+ 51.Kd1 Kf3 52.Rh5 d5 53.h3 Kxg3 54.hxg4 Kxg4 55.Rxd5 Rf2 56.Rd2 Rxd2+ 57.Kxd2 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at Chessable Masters Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A20) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 57 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.

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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov. 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 77 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?

At the Chessable Masters Prelim, round 2.1, on 19 May 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at Chessable Masters Prelim in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A20). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (113 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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