Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021

Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · ½-½ (Draw) · 66 moves · Round 5 · 22 April 2021

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White
Daniil Dubov
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDaniil Dubov
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventDM Carlsen-Dubov 2021
  • Round5
  • Date22 April 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 37 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 (DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Dubov, 1-0 (DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.c4 Bb4+ 4.Nbd2 d6 5.g3 O-O 6.Bg2 Nbd7 7.O-O e5 8.Nb3 exd4 9.Nfxd4 Re8 10.Qc2 Nc5 11.a3 Nxb3 12.Nxb3 Bc5 13.Nxc5 dxc5 14.b3 Qe7 15.Re1 Ne4 16.Bb2 Bd7 17.Rad1 Bc6 18.f3 Ng5 19.e4 Ne6 20.Rd3 a5 21.a4 Rad8 22.Red1 b6 23.h4 h6 24.Kh2 Rxd3 25.Rxd3 Rd8 26.Qd2 Rxd3 27.Qxd3 Nd4 28.Bh3 Qd6 29.Kg2 Kf8 30.Kf2 Be8 31.Bc1 Bd7 32.Bf4 Qe7 33.Bf1 Ne6 34.Be3 Qd6 35.Qxd6+ cxd6 36.f4 Ke7 37.Ke2 Nd8 38.Kd3 Bg4 39.Bg2 Kd7 40.Kc3 Nc6 41.e5 dxe5 42.Bxc6+ Kxc6 43.fxe5 Kd7 44.e6+ Kxe6 45.Bf4 Kd7 46.Kd2 f6 47.Bb8 g5 48.hxg5 hxg5 49.Kc3 Bd1 50.Kb2 f5 51.Be5 Bf3 52.Kc3 Be4 53.Bb8 f4 54.gxf4 g4 55.f5 Bxf5 56.Bf4 Be4 57.Kd2 Bf3 58.Bg3 Kc6 59.Bf4 Be4 60.Bg3 Bg6 61.Bf4 Be8 62.Bg3 Kb7 63.Bf4 Bc6 64.Bg3 Kc8 65.Bf4 Kd7 66.Bg3 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Daniil Dubov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E11) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 66 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.

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 37 of 71.

Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021, round 5, on 22 April 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). 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 66 moves (131 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.

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