Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters GpA 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 25 moves · Round 9.2 · 22 June 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventChessable Masters GpA 2020
- Round9.2
- Date22 June 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D43)
- Length25 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 10 of 71 between Magnus Carlsen and Daniil Dubov in the Rama Chess database (2015–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 34–15 with 22 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Dubov, 0-1 (Chessable Masters GpA, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Dubov, 1-0 (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2020).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters GpA 2020
This middlegame battle sees Daniil Dubov take on Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters GpA in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D43), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 25 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 Daniil Dubov?
In the 71 games between them in our database (2015 to 2025) Carlsen leads 34–15 with 22 draws. This game is number 10 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Chessable Masters GpA, round 9.2, on 22 June 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters GpA in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D43). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 25 moves (50 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.