Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Blitz 2022

Grünfeld Defense (D80) · ½-½ (Draw) · 68 moves · Round 1.1 · 30 May 2022

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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
  • Event10th Norway Blitz 2022
  • Round1.1
  • Date30 May 2022
  • OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D80)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 81 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Radjabov, 1-0 (10th Norway Chess 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen, 10th Norway Blitz 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Bg5 c5 5.Bxf6 exf6 6.cxd5 Qb6 7.e3 cxd4 8.Bb5+ Bd7 9.Qxd4 Qxd4 10.exd4 a6 11.Bc4 Bc8 12.Nf3 Nd7 13.O-O Nb6 14.Rfe1+ Kd8 15.Bb3 Bg4 16.Nd2 Nc8 17.Nde4 Bf5 18.Nxf6 Nd6 19.h3 Bg7 20.Ng4 Bxd4 21.Rad1 Bxc3 22.bxc3 Bxg4 23.hxg4 h5 24.gxh5 Rxh5 25.c4 Rc8 26.Rd4 Kd7 27.Ba4+ Kd8 28.Bb3 Kd7 29.g3 Rhh8 30.Kg2 Rhe8 31.Rxe8 Kxe8 32.Kf3 Ke7 33.Ke2 b6 34.Kd3 Rh8 35.c5 bxc5 36.Ra4 Ra8 37.Bc4 a5 38.Bb3 Nc8 39.Re4+ Kd6 40.Rf4 f5 41.g4 Ke5 42.Ke3 Nd6 43.Ra4 g5 44.gxf5 Nxf5+ 45.Kd3 Nd6 46.Rg4 Kf5 47.f3 Rf8 48.Bc2 Kf6 49.f4 gxf4 50.Rxf4+ Ke7 51.Ra4 Rf3+ 52.Ke2 Rh3 53.Rxa5 c4 54.Ra6 Rh5 55.a4 Rxd5 56.Ke3 c3 57.Rc6 Nf5+ 58.Ke4 Ra5 59.Rxc3 Nd6+ 60.Kd4 Kd7 61.Bb3 Nc8 62.Kc4 Na7 63.Kb4 Rg5 64.Bc4 Nc6+ 65.Ka3 Rc5 66.Be6+ Kd6 67.Rxc5 Kxc5 68.a5 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Teimour Radjabov take on Magnus Carlsen at 10th Norway Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Grünfeld Defense (D80) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 68 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

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 81 of 84.

Where and when was Teimour Radjabov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 10th Norway Blitz 2022, round 1.1, on 30 May 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Teimour Radjabov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 10th Norway Blitz 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D80). 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 68 moves (135 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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