Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters KO 2020
Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · ½-½ (Draw) · 41 moves · Round 1.14 · 29 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventAirthings Masters KO 2020
- Round1.14
- Date29 December 2020
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 12 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, 1-0 (Airthings Masters Prelim, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Dubov, 0-1 (Airthings Masters KO 2020, 2020).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters KO 2020
A full-length game in which Daniil Dubov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters KO 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E10), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 41 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Daniil Dubov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 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 12 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Airthings Masters KO 2020, round 1.14, on 29 December 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Airthings Masters KO 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Daniil Dubov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (82 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.