Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Blitz 2022

Ruy Lopez (C88) · 1-0 (Leinier Dominguez won) · 55 moves · Round 4.3 · 23 July 2022

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White
Leinier Dominguez
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteLeinier Dominguez
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Leinier Dominguez won
  • EventSuperUnited Blitz 2022
  • Round4.3
  • Date23 July 2022
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
  • Length55 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 28 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: Carlsen vs Dominguez, ½-½ (SuperUnited Rapid 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Dominguez, ½-½ (SuperUnited Blitz 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, SuperUnited Blitz 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.a4 Bb7 9.d3 d6 10.Nbd2 Na5 11.Ba2 c5 12.Nf1 b4 13.Ne3 b3 14.cxb3 Nc6 15.b4 Nxb4 16.Bc4 Bc8 17.Bd2 Nc6 18.a5 Be6 19.Nd5 Rb8 20.Nxf6+ Bxf6 21.Bxa6 Qc7 22.Bc3 Bb3 23.Qd2 Nb4 24.Bxb4 Rxb4 25.Qc3 Ra8 26.Nd2 Rxa6 27.Nxb3 Bd8 28.Ra3 Qb7 29.g3 h5 30.h4 Qd7 31.Qc2 Qg4 32.Qe2 Qe6 33.Qc2 g5 34.hxg5 h4 35.Kg2 Bxg5 36.Nd2 Qg4 37.Nc4 d5 38.Nxe5 Qe6 39.Nf3 Bf6 40.Qxc5 Rxb2 41.Qxd5 h3+ 42.Kg1 Qg4 43.e5 Be7 44.Rc3 Rxa5 45.Rc4 Qf5 46.Qe4 Qxe4 47.Rcxe4 Raa2 48.Rf1 Ra3 49.Re3 Bc5 50.d4 Rxe3 51.fxe3 Rg2+ 52.Kh1 Be7 53.Ng1 Bg5 54.Nxh3 Rxg3 55.Nxg5 1-0

This full-length game sees Leinier Dominguez take on Magnus Carlsen at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C88) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 55 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.

When the dust settled, Leinier Dominguez 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 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 28 of 32.

Where and when was Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SuperUnited Blitz 2022, round 4.3, on 23 July 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Leinier Dominguez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Leinier Dominguez won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 55 moves (109 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.

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