Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Queen's Gambit Declined (D32) · ½-½ (Draw) · 68 moves · Round 3.5 · 1 February 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Rauf Mamedov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackRauf Mamedov
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round3.5
  • Date1 February 2020
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D32)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 8 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, ½-½ (World Rapid 2019, 2019).

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

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

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 4.cxd5 exd5 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.dxc5 d4 7.Na4 Bxc5 8.Nxc5 Qa5+ 9.Bd2 Qxc5 10.e3 dxe3 11.Bxe3 Qb4+ 12.Bd2 Qe7+ 13.Be2 Nf6 14.O-O O-O 15.Re1 Be6 16.Ng5 Bd5 17.Bc3 Qc5 18.Bd3 Rfe8 19.Rxe8+ Rxe8 20.Bxf6 gxf6 21.Nxh7 Qd4 22.Qh5 Kg7 23.Nxf6 Kxf6 24.Qh6+ Ke7 25.Re1+ Be6 26.Bf5 Qf6 27.Qh5 Kf8 28.Bxe6 Rxe6 29.Rf1 Qxb2 30.Qc5+ Kg8 31.a4 Qd4 32.Qb5 Ne5 33.Qxb7 Ng4 34.Qf3 Ne5 35.Qf5 Ng6 36.h3 Qxa4 37.Qc5 Qd7 38.Ra1 a6 39.Qc3 Rd6 40.Kh2 Rc6 41.Qb4 Qd6+ 42.Qxd6 Rxd6 43.g3 Ne7 44.Kg2 Nd5 45.h4 Kg7 46.Kf3 Nc7 47.g4 Rf6+ 48.Kg3 Rc6 49.f3 Rc3 50.h5 Rc5 51.Rd1 Ne6 52.Rd7 Rc3 53.Ra7 Ng5 54.Kh4 Nxf3+ 55.Kg3 Ne5+ 56.Kf4 Nxg4 57.Kxg4 Rc4+ 58.Kf5 Rc5+ 59.Kg4 Ra5 60.h6+ Kg6 61.Rxf7 Ra4+ 62.Rf4 Rxf4+ 63.Kxf4 a5 64.Ke4 a4 65.Kd4 a3 66.Kc3 a2 67.Kb2 a1=Q+ 68.Kxa1 Kxh6 1/2-1/2

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

Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D32) — 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 Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov. 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 8 of 33.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Rauf Mamedov played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 3.5, on 1 February 2020.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D32). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Rauf Mamedov.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 68 moves (136 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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