Magnus Carlsen vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Esports World Cup D 2025

Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 57 moves · Round 1.1 · 29 July 2025

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Nodirbek Abdusattorov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackNodirbek Abdusattorov
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventEsports World Cup D 2025
  • Round1.1
  • Date29 July 2025
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 32 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: Abdusattorov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (SuperUnited CRO Blitz 2025, 2025).

Next game: Abdusattorov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Esports World Cup D 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Esports World Cup D 2025

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 Be7 5.cxd5 exd5 6.Bf4 c6 7.h3 Bf5 8.e3 Qb6 9.Bd3 Bxd3 10.Qxd3 O-O 11.O-O Nbd7 12.Qc2 a5 13.Ne1 Qa6 14.Nd3 a4 15.Rfc1 Rfe8 16.Qd1 Bf8 17.b4 axb3 18.axb3 Qb6 19.b4 Ne4 20.Rxa8 Rxa8 21.Nxe4 dxe4 22.Nc5 Nf6 23.Be5 Nd5 24.Nxe4 Qxb4 25.Nc5 Bxc5 26.dxc5 Qe4 27.Bd4 Rd8 28.Qg4 Qxg4 29.hxg4 Nc7 30.Rb1 Nb5 31.Rb4 f6 32.f4 Kf7 33.Kf2 Ra8 34.Bb2 h6 35.Kf3 Ra2 36.e4 Ra8 37.Ke3 Rd8 38.Ra4 Rd1 39.Ra1 Rd8 40.f5 Ke7 41.e5 fxe5 42.Bxe5 Kf7 43.Kf4 Rd5 44.Ra8 Rxc5 45.Rb8 g5+ 46.fxg6+ Kxg6 47.Rxb7 Rxe5 48.Kxe5 Nc3 49.Kf4 Ne2+ 50.Ke3 Nc3 51.Kf3 Nd5 52.Rd7 Kg5 53.Rd6 Nb4 54.Re6 Nc2 55.Re5+ Kf6 56.Rc5 Nd4+ 57.Ke4 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Nodirbek Abdusattorov at Esports World Cup D 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D37), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

Running to 57 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 32 of 38.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov played?

At the Esports World Cup D 2025, round 1.1, on 29 July 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Black), at Esports World Cup D 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (113 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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