Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen
World Rapid 2021, 2021 · Result 0–1 · Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84).
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Game details
- White
- Alexei Shirov (2704)
- Black
- Magnus Carlsen (2856)
- Result
- 0–1
- Event
- World Rapid 2021
- Year
- 2021
- Opening
- Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84)
About this chess game
This chess game between Alexei Shirov (2704) and Magnus Carlsen (2856) was played at World Rapid 2021 in 2021 and finished 0–1. The opening was the Ruy Lopez: Closed (C84). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen?
Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen (2021) finished 0–1, a win for Magnus Carlsen.
What opening was played in Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen?
The game opened with the Ruy Lopez: Closed (ECO C84).
Can I replay this chess game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move of Alexei Shirov vs Magnus Carlsen, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to review it with the Stockfish engine.