Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters KO 2020

Catalan Opening (E04) · ½-½ (Draw) · 62 moves · Round 1.12 · 29 December 2020

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White
Daniil Dubov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteDaniil Dubov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAirthings Masters KO 2020
  • Round1.12
  • Date29 December 2020
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E04)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 14 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 (Airthings Masters KO 2020, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Dubov, 1-0 (Airthings Masters KO 2020, 2020).

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The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters KO 2020

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 dxc4 5.Bg2 Bb4+ 6.Nbd2 Bd7 7.O-O Bxd2 8.Bxd2 Bc6 9.Rc1 Bd5 10.Bg5 Nbd7 11.Ne5 Bxg2 12.Kxg2 Nxe5 13.dxe5 Qd5+ 14.Qxd5 Nxd5 15.Rxc4 h6 16.Bc1 O-O-O 17.Rg4 Rh7 18.h4 h5 19.Ra4 a6 20.Bg5 Rd7 21.Ra3 Rh8 22.Rc1 Nb4 23.Rf3 Nc6 24.Rc5 Rf8 25.Rfc3 Nd4 26.Be3 Nf5 27.Bg5 Nd4 28.Be3 c6 29.R5c4 Rfd8 30.Bg5 Rf8 31.Rd3 Nb5 32.Rxd7 Kxd7 33.a4 Nc7 34.Rd4+ Kc8 35.a5 Nd5 36.e4 Nc7 37.Kf3 Nb5 38.Rd1 Rh8 39.g4 hxg4+ 40.Kxg4 c5 41.Rc1 Nd4 42.Rxc5+ Kd7 43.h5 Nb3 44.Rc3 Nxa5 45.Rd3+ Kc8 46.f4 Nc6 47.Bh4 Kc7 48.Rd6 a5 49.Bg3 Re8 50.Kg5 b5 51.f5 a4 52.f6 Rg8 53.Rd3 b4 54.Bf4 Kb6 55.fxg7 Rxg7+ 56.Kf6 Rh7 57.h6 Kc5 58.Be3+ Kc4 59.Rd6 Kb5 60.Rd3 Kc4 61.Rd6 Kb5 62.Rd3 Kc4 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Daniil Dubov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters KO 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Catalan Opening (E04) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 62 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

In the end, 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 14 of 71.

Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Airthings Masters KO 2020, round 1.12, 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 Catalan Opening (ECO code E04). 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 62 moves (124 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?

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