Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, Airthings Masters Prelim 2020

Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 3.3 · 26 December 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Teimour Radjabov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackTeimour Radjabov
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAirthings Masters Prelim 2020
  • Round3.3
  • Date26 December 2020
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 56 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 (Skilling Open Prelim, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Radjabov, ½-½ (Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, Airthings Masters Prelim 2020

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 Be7 5.Bf4 O-O 6.e3 Nbd7 7.c5 Nh5 8.Be5 c6 9.Bd3 g6 10.h4 Nxe5 11.dxe5 f5 12.b4 b6 13.Na4 bxc5 14.Nxc5 Qb6 15.Rb1 a5 16.a3 axb4 17.axb4 Bxc5 18.bxc5 Qxc5 19.O-O Qe7 20.Ra1 Bd7 21.Qb3 Rab8 22.Qc3 Qb4 23.Qxb4 Rxb4 24.Ra7 Rd8 25.Rc1 Rbb8 26.Nd4 Ra8 27.Rb7 Rab8 28.Ba6 Rxb7 29.Bxb7 Kf7 30.Kf1 Rb8 31.Bxc6 Rc8 32.Ke2 Bxc6 33.Rxc6 Rxc6 34.Nxc6 f4 35.Nd4 h6 36.Kf3 fxe3 37.Kxe3 g5 38.hxg5 hxg5 39.g3 g4 40.Kd3 Ng7 41.Kc3 Nf5 42.Nxf5 exf5 43.Kd3 Ke7 44.Ke3 Kf7 45.Kd3 Ke7 46.Ke3 Kf7 47.Kd3 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Teimour Radjabov at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine 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.

Running to 47 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.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov. 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 56 of 84.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov played?

At the Airthings Masters Prelim, round 3.3, on 26 December 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Teimour Radjabov (Black), at Airthings Masters Prelim in 2020.

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 Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (93 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.

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