Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014

King's Indian Defense (E70) · 0-1 (Teimour Radjabov won) · 51 moves · Round 5.2 · 24 April 2014

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Teimour Radjabov
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackTeimour Radjabov
  • Result0-1 · Teimour Radjabov won
  • EventVugar Gashimov Mem 2014
  • Round5.2
  • Date24 April 2014
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E70)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 45 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, 1-0 (Supreme Masters 2013, 2013).

Next game: Radjabov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014, 2014).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.Nge2 O-O 6.Ng3 e5 7.d5 a5 8.Be2 Na6 9.h4 h5 10.Bg5 Qe8 11.Qd2 Nc5 12.O-O-O Ng4 13.Bxg4 Bxg4 14.f3 Bd7 15.Be3 b6 16.Kb1 Kh7 17.Qc2 a4 18.Nge2 f5 19.exf5 gxf5 20.Rh3 Kh8 21.f4 Ne4 22.Nxe4 fxe4 23.Rg3 Bg4 24.Rxg4 hxg4 25.f5 Rxf5 26.Ng3 Rf8 27.Qxe4 Qd7 28.a3 b5 29.c5 dxc5 30.h5 c4 31.h6 Bf6 32.Bc5 Rf7 33.Rf1 Re8 34.Bb4 Bg5 35.Nf5 c6 36.Bd6 Bf4 37.Ng7 Qxd6 38.Nxe8 Qxd5 39.Qxd5 cxd5 40.g3 Kh7 41.gxf4 exf4 42.Nd6 Rf6 43.Nxb5 f3 44.Nd4 Kxh6 45.Kc2 Kg5 46.Kd2 f2 47.Ne2 Rf3 48.Kc2 Kh4 49.Rh1+ Rh3 50.Rf1 g3 51.Kd2 Kg4 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Teimour Radjabov at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014 in 2014. The game dates from the modern computer-influenced era.

Play followed King's Indian Defense (E70) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 51 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.

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In the end, Teimour Radjabov 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 45 of 84.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov played?

At the Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014, round 5.2, on 24 April 2014.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Teimour Radjabov (Black), at Vugar Gashimov Mem 2014 in 2014.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E70). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Teimour Radjabov won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (102 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?

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