Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
King's Indian Defense (E94) · ½-½ (Draw) · 32 moves · Round 7.2 · 2 October 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteTeimour Radjabov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
- Round7.2
- Date2 October 2021
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E94)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 80 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).
Next game: Radjabov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (10th Norway Blitz 2022, 2022).
The moves of Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
This middlegame battle sees Teimour Radjabov take on Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E94) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 32 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.
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 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 80 of 84.
Where and when was Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 7.2, on 2 October 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Teimour Radjabov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E94). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.