Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, 5th Kings Tournament 2011
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 29 moves · Round 8 · 19 June 2011
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteTeimour Radjabov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event5th Kings Tournament 2011
- Round8
- Date19 June 2011
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length29 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 34 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: Carlsen vs Radjabov, ½-½ (5th Kings Tournament, 2011).
Next game: Radjabov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (74th Tata Steel GMA, 2012).
The moves of Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, 5th Kings Tournament 2011
This middlegame battle sees Teimour Radjabov take on Magnus Carlsen at 5th Kings Tournament in 2011. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced 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 29 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.
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After the contest, the game was drawn between Teimour Radjabov 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 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 34 of 84.
Where and when was Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 5th Kings Tournament, round 8, on 19 June 2011.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Teimour Radjabov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 5th Kings Tournament in 2011.
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 Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 29 moves (57 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.