Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2006
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 9 · 7 September 2006
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteTeimour Radjabov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventWorld Blitz 2006
- Round9
- Date7 September 2006
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 4 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 (GM, 2006).
Next game: Carlsen vs Radjabov, ½-½ (Corus A, 2007).
The moves of Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2006
A full-length game in which Teimour Radjabov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz in 2006. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D38), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 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 4 of 84.
Where and when was Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz, round 9, on 7 September 2006.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Teimour Radjabov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz in 2006.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (104 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.