Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013

Réti Opening (A07) · 0-1 (Teimour Radjabov won) · 61 moves · Round 2.1 · 7 May 2013

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Teimour Radjabov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackTeimour Radjabov
  • Result0-1 · Teimour Radjabov won
  • EventNorway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013
  • Round2.1
  • Date7 May 2013
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length61 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 43 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, 0-1 (FIDE Candidates, 2013).

Next game: Carlsen vs Radjabov, 1-0 (Supreme Masters 2013, 2013).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 Nf6 3.Bg2 g6 4.b3 Bg7 5.Bb2 O-O 6.O-O c5 7.e3 Nc6 8.Ne5 Nxe5 9.Bxe5 Bg4 10.Qc1 Qd7 11.d3 Qf5 12.Bb2 Bh3 13.Nd2 Bxg2 14.Kxg2 Rfd8 15.Qd1 Rac8 16.Qe2 Qe6 17.Rfe1 b5 18.a4 c4 19.Bd4 a6 20.axb5 axb5 21.Nf3 Nd7 22.Ra5 cxb3 23.cxb3 b4 24.Bxg7 Kxg7 25.Qb2+ Qf6 26.Qd4 Qxd4 27.exd4 e6 28.Rea1 Rc3 29.Rb5 Rb8 30.Rxb8 Nxb8 31.Ne5 Nc6 32.Nxc6 Rxc6 33.Ra4 Rc3 34.Rxb4 Rxd3 35.Kf1 Rd2 36.Ke1 Rb2 37.Rb7 g5 38.h3 h5 39.Kf1 Rd2 40.Rb4 g4 41.hxg4 hxg4 42.Ke1 Rb2 43.Rb8 Kg6 44.Rb7 f6 45.Rb6 Kf5 46.b4 e5 47.dxe5 fxe5 48.b5 Ke4 49.Rb8 d4 50.b6 Kd3 51.Kf1 Kd2 52.b7 d3 53.Rg8 Rxb7 54.Rxg4 Kc3 55.Rg8 Rb1+ 56.Kg2 d2 57.Rc8+ Kb2 58.Rd8 d1=Q 59.Rxd1 Rxd1 60.Kf3 Re1 61.g4 Kc3 0-1

A marathon in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Teimour Radjabov at Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013 in 2013. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

The game opened with Réti Opening (A07), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 61 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, Teimour Radjabov 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 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 43 of 84.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov played?

At the Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013, round 2.1, on 7 May 2013.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Teimour Radjabov (Black), at Norway Supreme Masters Blitz 2013 in 2013.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Teimour Radjabov won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 61 moves (122 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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