Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Titled Tue 2nd Jan Early 2024

Réti Opening (A06) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 43 moves · Round 11 · 2 January 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackShakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 2nd Jan Early 2024
  • Round11
  • Date2 January 2024
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A06)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 91 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, 0-1 (11th Norway Armageddon, 2023).

Next game: Mamedyarov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 5th Mar Late, 2024).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Titled Tue 2nd Jan Early 2024

1.Nf3 d5 2.b3 Nf6 3.Bb2 g6 4.c4 dxc4 5.bxc4 Bg7 6.g3 b6 7.Bg2 Bb7 8.Qa4+ Nbd7 9.O-O c5 10.d3 O-O 11.Nbd2 Qc7 12.Qc2 Rfe8 13.a4 e5 14.e4 Nf8 15.Nb1 N6d7 16.Nc3 Ne6 17.Nd5 Qd6 18.a5 Nd4 19.Nxd4 exd4 20.f4 f6 21.Bc1 Bxd5 22.cxd5 b5 23.a6 Rec8 24.Bh3 c4 25.Ba3 b4 26.Bxb4 Qxb4 27.Bxd7 cxd3 28.Qa4 Qd2 29.Be6+ Kh8 30.Bxc8 Rxc8 31.Qd7 Qe3+ 32.Rf2 Rg8 33.Rd1 Qxe4 34.Qxa7 g5 35.Qc7 Qxd5 36.Rxd3 Qe4 37.Rd1 f5 38.Qc4 gxf4 39.Re2 Qf3 40.Qd3 Qg4 41.Rf1 fxg3 42.hxg3 Be5 43.Rxe5 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Shakhriyar Mamedyarov at Titled Tue 2nd Jan Early in 2024. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A06) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 43 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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 91 of 95.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played?

At the Titled Tue 2nd Jan Early, round 11, on 2 January 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Black), at Titled Tue 2nd Jan Early in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A06). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (85 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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