Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez, SuperUnited Blitz 2022

Petrov Defense (C42) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 13.3 · 24 July 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Leinier Dominguez
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackLeinier Dominguez
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSuperUnited Blitz 2022
  • Round13.3
  • Date24 July 2022
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 29 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 (SuperUnited Blitz 2022, 2022).

Next game: Dominguez vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 7th May Late, 2024).

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d3 Nc6 4.g3 Bc5 5.Bg2 d6 6.O-O O-O 7.c3 a5 8.Re1 Re8 9.h3 h6 10.Nbd2 Bd7 11.Qe2 a4 12.Nf1 b5 13.Be3 Bxe3 14.Nxe3 Ne7 15.Nh4 c5 16.f4 Qc7 17.Rf1 Ra6 18.Rad1 Rb6 19.Kh1 b4 20.c4 Nc6 21.Qf2 Be6 22.f5 Bd7 23.g4 Nd4 24.Nf3 Qd8 25.Rd2 Bc6 26.Qg3 Rb7 27.Rdf2 Nh7 28.h4 g5 29.fxg6 fxg6 30.Nxd4 cxd4 31.Nd5 Rf8 32.Rxf8+ Nxf8 33.g5 hxg5 34.Nf6+ Kg7 35.Qxg5 Ne6 36.Nh5+ Kh7 37.Nf6+ Kg7 38.Nh5+ Kh7 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Leinier Dominguez at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Petrov Defense (C42), 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez. 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 29 of 32.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Leinier Dominguez played?

At the SuperUnited Blitz 2022, round 13.3, on 24 July 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Leinier Dominguez.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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