Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) · ½-½ (Draw) · 122 moves · Round 14.1 · 8 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventOpera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
- Round14.1
- Date8 February 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D43)
- Length122 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 19 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: Dubov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Airthings Masters KO 2020, 2020).
Next game: Dubov vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021, 2021).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Opera Euro Rapid Prelim 2021
This marathon sees Daniil Dubov take on Magnus Carlsen at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
At 122 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.
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 19 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, round 14.1, on 8 February 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Opera Euro Rapid Prelim in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D43). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Daniil Dubov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 122 moves (244 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.