Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021

Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 43 moves · Round 2.11 · 28 May 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Teimour Radjabov
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackTeimour Radjabov
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventFTX Crypto Cup KO 2021
  • Round2.11
  • Date28 May 2021
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 70 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, ½-½ (FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021, 2021).

Next game: Radjabov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.O-O Nf6 5.d3 O-O 6.Bg5 Be7 7.h3 h6 8.Bd2 d5 9.exd5 Nxd5 10.Nc3 Be6 11.Bb3 Nxc3 12.bxc3 Bxb3 13.axb3 a5 14.Re1 Bd6 15.c4 Re8 16.Bc3 Bb4 17.Bxb4 axb4 18.Rxa8 Qxa8 19.Qd2 Re6 20.c3 Qa5 21.cxb4 Qxb4 22.Qxb4 Nxb4 23.Rxe5 Rxe5 24.Nxe5 f6 25.Nf3 Nxd3 26.Kf1 Kf7 27.Nd4 c5 28.Nf5 Nc1 29.Nd6+ Ke7 30.Nxb7 Nxb3 31.Ke2 Kd7 32.Kd3 Kc7 33.Kc3 Kxb7 34.Kxb3 Ka6 35.Ka4 f5 36.f4 h5 37.h4 g6 38.g3 Kb6 39.Ka3 Ka5 40.Kb3 Ka6 41.Ka3 Ka5 42.Kb3 Ka6 43.Ka3 Ka5 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Teimour Radjabov at FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Italian Game (C50) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 43 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. 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 70 of 84.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov played?

At the FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021, round 2.11, on 28 May 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Teimour Radjabov (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Teimour Radjabov.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (86 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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