Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th May Late 2024

French Defense (C00) · 1-0 (Leinier Dominguez won) · 38 moves · Round 6 · 7 May 2024

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White
Leinier Dominguez
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteLeinier Dominguez
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Leinier Dominguez won
  • EventTitled Tue 7th May Late 2024
  • Round6
  • Date7 May 2024
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C00)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 30 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 Blitz 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Dominguez, ½-½ (Titled Tue 2nd Sep 2025, 2025).

The moves of Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 7th May Late 2024

1.e4 a6 2.d4 e6 3.Bd3 d5 4.e5 Bd7 5.c3 Bb5 6.Bc2 c5 7.a4 Bd7 8.Nf3 cxd4 9.Nxd4 Nc6 10.Nf3 f6 11.Bf4 fxe5 12.Nxe5 Qf6 13.Nxd7 Qxf4 14.g3 Qf7 15.Nxf8 Kxf8 16.O-O Nf6 17.Nd2 e5 18.b4 e4 19.Qe2 Re8 20.b5 axb5 21.axb5 Ne5 22.f3 Qc7 23.Qe3 h5 24.b6 Qd6 25.fxe4 h4 26.exd5 Ng4 27.Qd4 hxg3 28.Ne4 Rxe4 29.Bxe4 Kf7 30.Bg2 gxh2+ 31.Kh1 Kg6 32.Rf3 Re8 33.Raf1 Kg5 34.Rf5+ Kh4 35.c4 Re2 36.R5f3 Rc2 37.Rh3+ Kg5 38.Be4 1-0

In this encounter Leinier Dominguez had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 7th May Late in 2024. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with French Defense (C00), 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.

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 30 of 32.

Where and when was Leinier Dominguez vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 7th May Late, round 6, on 7 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Leinier Dominguez (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 7th May Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C00). 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 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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