Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021
Grünfeld Defense (D85) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 11 · 22 April 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventDM Carlsen-Dubov 2021
- Round11
- Date22 April 2021
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D85)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 43 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, 0-1 (DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021, 2021).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021
This middlegame battle sees Daniil Dubov take on Magnus Carlsen at DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021 in 2021. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Grünfeld Defense (D85) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 32 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.
When the dust settled, 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 43 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the DM Carlsen-Dubov 2021, round 11, 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 Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D85). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.