Magnus Carlsen vs Alexei Shirov, Titled Tue 23rd Aug Late 2022

English Opening (A11) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 3 · 23 August 2022

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alexei Shirov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlexei Shirov
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 23rd Aug Late 2022
  • Round3
  • Date23 August 2022
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A11)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 22 of 26 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexei Shirov in the Rama Chess database (2005–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 15–2 with 9 draws.

Previous game: Shirov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (World Rapid 2021, 2021).

Next game: Shirov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 6th Feb Early, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alexei Shirov, Titled Tue 23rd Aug Late 2022

1.c4 c6 2.Nf3 d5 3.e3 Nf6 4.Nc3 Nbd7 5.cxd5 cxd5 6.d4 a6 7.a4 b6 8.Ne5 e6 9.f4 Bb4 10.Bd2 Bxc3 11.Bxc3 Ne4 12.Bb4 Nxe5 13.dxe5 Qh4+ 14.g3 Nxg3 15.hxg3 Qxh1 16.Qd4 Rb8 17.Bd6 Rb7 18.O-O-O Qe4 19.Qxe4 dxe4 20.Bxa6 f6 21.Bxb7 Bxb7 22.Bc7 Ke7 23.exf6+ gxf6 24.Bxb6 Rc8+ 25.Kb1 Ba6 26.Rh1 Rg8 27.b4 Bd3+ 28.Kb2 Rxg3 29.Rxh7+ Kd6 30.b5 Rg1 31.Rf7 f5 32.Bd4 Kd5 33.Rc7 Rb1+ 34.Ka3 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alexei Shirov at Titled Tue 23rd Aug Late in 2022. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A11), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 34 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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 Alexei Shirov?

In the 26 games between them in our database (2005 to 2025) Carlsen leads 15–2 with 9 draws. This game is number 22 of 26.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alexei Shirov played?

At the Titled Tue 23rd Aug Late, round 3, on 23 August 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alexei Shirov (Black), at Titled Tue 23rd Aug Late in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A11). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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