Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021
Queen's Pawn Game (A41) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · 3 April 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Arena Apr 3rd 2021
- Date3 April 2021
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (A41)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 32 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 (Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021, 2021).
Next game: Dubov vs Carlsen, 1-0 (DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021, 2021).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021
This full-length game sees Daniil Dubov take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Pawn Game (A41) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 49 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 32 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021, on 3 April 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code A41). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (98 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.