Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov, FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021

Ruy Lopez (C67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 43 moves · Round 2.22 · 29 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
  • Round2.22
  • Date29 May 2021
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 73 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 (FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021, 2021).

Next game: Radjabov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (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.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1 Nd6 6.Nxe5 Be7 7.Bf1 Nxe5 8.Rxe5 O-O 9.d4 Bf6 10.Re1 Re8 11.Bf4 Rxe1 12.Qxe1 Ne8 13.c3 d5 14.Bd3 g6 15.Nd2 c6 16.Nf3 Ng7 17.Qe2 Bf5 18.Bxf5 Nxf5 19.Re1 Ng7 20.Be5 Bxe5 21.Nxe5 Qe7 22.Qd2 Re8 23.Nd3 Qd8 24.Rxe8+ Nxe8 25.Qe2 Nd6 26.g3 Kf8 27.Kf1 Qe7 28.f3 f6 29.Kf2 Kf7 30.g4 g5 31.Qxe7+ Kxe7 32.f4 h6 33.f5 Nc4 34.Ke2 b6 35.b3 Nd6 36.Nf2 Kf7 37.Kd3 b5 38.Nd1 h5 39.h3 h4 40.Ne3 Ne4 41.Nd1 Nd6 42.Ne3 Ne4 43.Nd1 Nd6 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.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C67), 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.

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

When the dust settled, 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 73 of 84.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Teimour Radjabov played?

At the FTX Crypto Cup KO 2021, round 2.22, on 29 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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