Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2018
English Opening (A13) · ½-½ (Draw) · 26 moves · Round 11.1 · 28 December 2018
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Rapid 2018
- Round11.1
- Date28 December 2018
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A13)
- Length26 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 3 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 (World Blitz 2016, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Dubov, 1-0 (World Blitz 2019, 2019).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2018
A middlegame battle in which Daniil Dubov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid 2018 in 2018. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From English Opening (A13) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 26 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, the game was drawn between Daniil Dubov and Magnus Carlsen. 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 3 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Rapid 2018, round 11.1, on 28 December 2018.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2018 in 2018.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A13). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Daniil Dubov and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 26 moves (51 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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