Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020
King's Indian Defense (E90) · 1-0 (Daniil Dubov won) · 54 moves · Round 9.5 · 16 May 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteDaniil Dubov
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Daniil Dubov won
- EventFIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020
- Round9.5
- Date16 May 2020
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E90)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 6 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 (82nd Tata Steel GpA, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Dubov, ½-½ (FIDE Steinitz Mem Open, 2020).
The moves of Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen, FIDE Steinitz Mem Open 2020
A full-length game in which Daniil Dubov was paired against Magnus Carlsen at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E90) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 54 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, Daniil Dubov won with the white pieces. 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 6 of 71.
Where and when was Daniil Dubov vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the FIDE Steinitz Mem Open, round 9.5, on 16 May 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Daniil Dubov (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FIDE Steinitz Mem Open in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E90). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Daniil Dubov won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.