Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, 24th ECC 2008
Ruy Lopez (C67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 31 moves · Round 4 · 20 October 2008
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteTeimour Radjabov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event24th ECC 2008
- Round4
- Date20 October 2008
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
- Length31 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 20 of 84 between Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov in the Rama Chess database (2006–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 27–11 with 46 draws.
Previous game: Radjabov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Grand Slam Final, 2008).
Next game: Carlsen vs Radjabov, 1-0 (Trophee CCAS GpB, 2008).
The moves of Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, 24th ECC 2008
Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at 24th ECC in 2008. It was played in round 4. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
Play followed Ruy Lopez (C67) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 Teimour Radjabov?
In the 84 games between them in our database (2006 to 2025) Carlsen leads 27–11 with 46 draws. This game is number 20 of 84.
Where and when was Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 24th ECC, round 4, on 20 October 2008.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Teimour Radjabov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 24th ECC in 2008.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 31 moves (62 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.