Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2023
Queen's Gambit Declined (D53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 22 moves · Round 12.1 · 28 December 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteNodirbek Abdusattorov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Rapid 2023
- Round12.1
- Date28 December 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D53)
- Length22 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 18 of 38 between Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Rama Chess database (2019–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 16–5 with 17 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Abdusattorov, ½-½ (CCT Final Playoff 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Abdusattorov, 1-0 (Superbet POL Rapid 2024, 2024).
The moves of Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2023
In this encounter Nodirbek Abdusattorov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D53) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 22 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.
In the end, the game was drawn between Nodirbek Abdusattorov 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 Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In the 38 games between them in our database (2019 to 2025) Carlsen leads 16–5 with 17 draws. This game is number 18 of 38.
Where and when was Nodirbek Abdusattorov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Rapid 2023, round 12.1, on 28 December 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Nodirbek Abdusattorov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D53). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 22 moves (43 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.