Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th Norway Chess 2023
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 31 moves · Round 8.1 · 8 June 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteShakhriyar Mamedyarov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event11th Norway Chess 2023
- Round8.1
- Date8 June 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length31 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 89 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 (11th Norway Blitz 2023, 2023).
Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (11th Norway Armageddon, 2023).
The moves of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th Norway Chess 2023
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 11th Norway Chess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 31 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, 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 89 of 95.
Where and when was Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 11th Norway Chess 2023, round 8.1, on 8 June 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 11th Norway Chess 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). 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 31 moves (61 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.