Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th Norway Armageddon 2023

English Opening (A21) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 8.1 · 8 June 2023

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Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Event11th Norway Armageddon 2023
  • Round8.1
  • Date8 June 2023
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A21)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventArmageddon

This is game 90 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 (11th Norway Chess 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedyarov, 1-0 (Titled Tue 2nd Jan Early, 2024).

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The moves of Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen, 11th Norway Armageddon 2023

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Bb4 3.g3 Bxc3 4.bxc3 d6 5.Bg2 Nc6 6.a4 Nge7 7.d3 Be6 8.a5 Qd7 9.f4 O-O 10.a6 b6 11.Qa4 Rad8 12.fxe5 Nxe5 13.Qxd7 Bxd7 14.Nh3 Bc6 15.O-O Bxg2 16.Kxg2 Rfe8 17.Ra2 d5 18.cxd5 Nxd5 19.c4 Nb4 20.Ra4 c5 21.Nf4 Nec6 22.Kf2 Nd4 23.Be3 Rxe3 24.Kxe3 g5 25.Nd5 Re8+ 26.Kf2 Rxe2+ 27.Kg1 Nxd3 28.Raa1 g4 29.Nf4 Nxf4 30.Rxf4 f5 31.Rf2 Re4 32.Rb2 Kf7 33.Kf2 Nc6 34.Rd1 Ke6 35.Re2 Rxe2+ 36.Kxe2 Nb4 37.Ra1 Ke5 38.Kd2 Kd4 39.Rf1 Kxc4 40.Rxf5 Kb3 41.Rf7 c4 42.Rxa7 c3+ 43.Ke2 Kb2 44.Rc7 Nxa6 45.Rc6 b5 46.Rxa6 c2 0-1

This full-length game sees Shakhriyar Mamedyarov take on Magnus Carlsen at 11th Norway Armageddon in 2023. 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.

Running to 46 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 90 of 95.

Where and when was Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 11th Norway Armageddon, 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 Armageddon in 2023.

What opening was played?

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

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (92 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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