Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Scandinavian Defense (B01) · ½-½ (Draw) · 62 moves · Round 3.6 · 1 February 2020

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White
Rauf Mamedov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteRauf Mamedov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round3.6
  • Date1 February 2020
  • OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 11 of 33 between Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov in the Rama Chess database (2010–2023). In all their games Carlsen leads 22–6 with 5 draws.

Previous game: Mamedov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Mamedov, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

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The moves of Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qe5+ 4.Be2 c6 5.Nf3 Qc7 6.d4 Nf6 7.Ne5 Bf5 8.Bf4 Qc8 9.O-O h6 10.Re1 e6 11.Bd3 Bxd3 12.Qxd3 Nbd7 13.Ng6 Rg8 14.Ne5 Be7 15.Rad1 Nxe5 16.Bxe5 Qd7 17.Bxf6 Bxf6 18.Ne4 Be7 19.c3 O-O-O 20.a3 Kb8 21.Qf3 Rgf8 22.g3 Ka8 23.Nd2 Qd5 24.Qe2 h5 25.Nc4 h4 26.Ne3 Qg5 27.Qg4 hxg3 28.hxg3 Qb5 29.Qe2 Qb6 30.Nc4 Qc7 31.Kg2 c5 32.dxc5 Bxc5 33.Ne5 Bd6 34.Nf3 Qc6 35.Qe4 Qb6 36.b4 Bb8 37.c4 Rxd1 38.Rxd1 Rd8 39.c5 Qc7 40.Rxd8 Qxd8 41.c6 Qc7 42.b5 a6 43.cxb7+ Qxb7 44.Qxb7+ Kxb7 45.bxa6+ Kxa6 46.Ng5 Bd6 47.a4 Ka5 48.Nxf7 Be7 49.Kf3 Kxa4 50.Ke4 Bf6 51.f4 Kb5 52.Ng5 Bxg5 53.Ke5 Bf6+ 54.Kxe6 Kc4 55.g4 Bc3 56.g5 Kd3 57.f5 Ke4 58.f6 g6 59.f7 Bg7 60.f8=Q Bxf8 61.Kf6 Be7+ 62.Kxg6 Bxg5 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Rauf Mamedov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Scandinavian Defense (B01), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 62 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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Rauf Mamedov 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 Rauf Mamedov?

In the 33 games between them in our database (2010 to 2023) Carlsen leads 22–6 with 5 draws. This game is number 11 of 33.

Where and when was Rauf Mamedov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 3.6, on 1 February 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Rauf Mamedov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Rauf Mamedov and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 62 moves (124 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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