Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez, World Rapid 2019
Queen's Gambit Declined (D40) · ½-½ (Draw) · 30 moves · Round 14.1 · 28 December 2019
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackLeinier Dominguez
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Rapid 2019
- Round14.1
- Date28 December 2019
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D40)
- Length30 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 20 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, 1-0 (Saint Louis Blitz 2019, 2019).
Next game: Dominguez vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Saint Louis Rapid 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez, World Rapid 2019
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Leinier Dominguez at World Rapid 2019 in 2019. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D40) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 30 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez. 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 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 20 of 32.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez played?
At the World Rapid 2019, round 14.1, on 28 December 2019.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Leinier Dominguez (Black), at World Rapid 2019 in 2019.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D40). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 30 moves (60 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.