Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, MrDodgy Inv 3 Finals 2022

Indian Defenses (A47) · ½-½ (Draw) · 64 moves · Round 4.8 · 1 December 2022

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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
  • EventMrDodgy Inv 3 Finals 2022
  • Round4.8
  • Date1 December 2022
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A47)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 51 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, ½-½ (MrDodgy Inv 3 Finals, 2022).

Next game: Dubov vs Carlsen, 0-1 (MrDodgy Inv 3 Finals, 2022).

The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, MrDodgy Inv 3 Finals 2022

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 b6 3.Bg5 e6 4.Nbd2 h6 5.Bxf6 Qxf6 6.e4 Bb7 7.c3 d6 8.Bb5+ c6 9.Bd3 Nd7 10.O-O Qd8 11.Re1 Be7 12.Qe2 Qc7 13.a4 a6 14.Nf1 e5 15.Ne3 O-O 16.Nf5 Rfe8 17.Bc4 Nf6 18.dxe5 dxe5 19.g4 b5 20.Ba2 c5 21.axb5 axb5 22.Qxb5 Bxe4 23.Rxe4 Nxe4 24.Bxf7+ Kxf7 25.Qc4+ Kf8 26.Rxa8 Rxa8 27.Qxe4 Re8 28.h4 Qd8 29.Qxe5 Bf6 30.Qxc5+ Kg8 31.Qc4+ Kh8 32.Kg2 Qa8 33.Qf7 Rf8 34.Qg6 Qe8 35.Qxe8 Rxe8 36.g5 hxg5 37.hxg5 Bd8 38.N5d4 Kg8 39.b4 Bb6 40.Nb5 Re2 41.Nfd4 Rd2 42.Kf3 Bxd4 43.Nxd4 Rd3+ 44.Ke4 Rxc3 45.b5 Rc1 46.Kd5 Rb1 47.Kc5 Rc1+ 48.Kd6 Rd1 49.Kd5 Rb1 50.Kc6 Rc1+ 51.Kb7 Kf7 52.b6 Ke8 53.Nc6 Kd7 54.Ne5+ Kd6 55.f4 Rc3 56.Ka7 Rb3 57.Kb7 Rb1 58.Nc4+ Kc5 59.Kc7 Kxc4 60.f5 Kd5 61.b7 Ke5 62.f6 gxf6 63.gxf6 Rxb7+ 64.Kxb7 Kxf6 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Daniil Dubov take on Magnus Carlsen at MrDodgy Inv 3 Finals in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Indian Defenses (A47) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 64 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. 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 51 of 71.

Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the MrDodgy Inv 3 Finals, round 4.8, on 1 December 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at MrDodgy Inv 3 Finals in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A47). 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 64 moves (128 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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