Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters KO 2020
Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · 1-0 (Daniil Dubov won) · 42 moves · Round 1.21 · 30 December 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Daniil Dubov won
- EventAirthings Masters KO 2020
- Round1.21
- Date30 December 2020
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 16 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 KO 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Dubov, ½-½ (Airthings Masters KO 2020, 2020).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters KO 2020
In this encounter Daniil Dubov had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters KO 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E10) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 42 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.
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After the contest, Daniil Dubov 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 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 16 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Airthings Masters KO 2020, round 1.21, on 30 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?
Daniil Dubov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (83 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.