Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2016
Ruy Lopez (C88) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 4.1 · 29 December 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteLeinier Dominguez
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Blitz 2016
- Round4.1
- Date29 December 2016
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 16 of 32 between Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez in the Rama Chess database (2007–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 12–3 with 17 draws.
Previous game: Dominguez vs Carlsen, ½-½ (World Rapid 2015, 2015).
Next game: Carlsen vs Dominguez, 1-0 (Saint Louis Rapid 2019, 2019).
The moves of Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2016
Leinier Dominguez and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at World Blitz 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C88), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 38 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Leinier Dominguez and Magnus Carlsen. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez?
In the 32 games between them in our database (2007 to 2025) Carlsen leads 12–3 with 17 draws. This game is number 16 of 32.
Where and when was Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz 2016, round 4.1, on 29 December 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Leinier Dominguez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Leinier Dominguez and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.