Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim 2021

Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 10.4 · 14 March 2021

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White
Teimour Radjabov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteTeimour Radjabov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventMagnus Carlsen Inv Prelim 2021
  • Round10.4
  • Date14 March 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D43)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 58 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 (Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Radjabov, ½-½ (NIC Classic Prelim 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim 2021

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 c6 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bh4 Be7 7.e3 Nbd7 8.Bd3 O-O 9.O-O dxc4 10.Bxc4 b5 11.Bd3 Bb7 12.a3 a5 13.Qe2 b4 14.Na4 c5 15.Bxf6 Bxf6 16.Nxc5 Nxc5 17.dxc5 Rc8 18.Rfc1 Be7 19.Ba6 Bxf3 20.Qxf3 Rxc5 21.Rxc5 Bxc5 22.axb4 Bxb4 23.Qe2 Qf6 24.Rd1 Rb8 25.b3 g6 26.Bc4 h5 27.g3 Rd8 28.Rxd8+ Qxd8 29.Qd3 Qxd3 30.Bxd3 Kg7 31.Kg2 Bc5 32.Kf3 Bb4 33.Kg2 Bc5 34.Kf3 Bb4 35.Kg2 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Teimour Radjabov take on Magnus Carlsen at Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D43), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Lasting 35 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 58 of 84.

Where and when was Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim, round 10.4, on 14 March 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Teimour Radjabov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Magnus Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D43). 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 35 moves (69 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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