Magnus Carlsen vs Daniil Dubov, Titled Tue 21st Oct 2025

Dutch Defense (A80) · ½-½ (Draw) · 63 moves · Round 7 · 21 October 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Daniil Dubov
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDaniil Dubov
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 21st Oct 2025
  • Round7
  • Date21 October 2025
  • OpeningDutch Defense (A80)
  • Length63 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 71 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 (Tata Steel India Blitz, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Daniil Dubov, Titled Tue 21st Oct 2025

1.d4 f5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.e3 g6 4.Be2 Bg7 5.b4 O-O 6.O-O b6 7.c4 Bb7 8.Nc3 Ne4 9.Bb2 e6 10.a4 Nc6 11.b5 Ne7 12.a5 bxa5 13.Rxa5 Nxc3 14.Bxc3 a6 15.bxa6 Rxa6 16.Rxa6 Bxa6 17.Qd2 Bb7 18.Ra1 Be4 19.Ng5 Bb7 20.h3 Nc8 21.Nf3 Nd6 22.Qb2 Bxf3 23.Bxf3 Nxc4 24.Qc2 Nd6 25.Bb4 f4 26.Ra8 Qf6 27.Qxc7 Rxa8 28.Bxa8 fxe3 29.fxe3 Nf5 30.Qxd7 Bh6 31.Qc8+ Kg7 32.Qc7+ Kg8 33.Qc8+ Kg7 34.Qc7+ Kg8 35.Bd2 Bxe3+ 36.Bxe3 Nxe3 37.Qd6 Nf5 38.Qb8+ Kg7 39.Qa7+ Kh6 40.d5 exd5 41.Bxd5 Qd4+ 42.Qxd4 Nxd4 43.Kf2 Nf5 44.Kf3 Kg7 45.Kf4 Kf6 46.Be4 Ne7 47.h4 h6 48.Kg4 g5 49.h5 Nc8 50.Kf3 Nd6 51.Bg6 Ke5 52.g3 Nc4 53.Kf2 Kd4 54.Kf3 Ne5+ 55.Ke2 Nc4 56.Kf3 Ne5+ 57.Kf2 Nc4 58.Bh7 Ne5 59.Ke2 Nc4 60.Kf3 Ne5+ 61.Ke2 Nc4 62.Kf3 Ne5+ 63.Ke2 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Daniil Dubov at Titled Tue 21st Oct 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Dutch Defense (A80) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 63 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.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Daniil Dubov. 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 71 of 71.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Daniil Dubov played?

At the Titled Tue 21st Oct 2025, round 7, on 21 October 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Daniil Dubov (Black), at Titled Tue 21st Oct 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Dutch Defense (ECO code A80). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Daniil Dubov.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 63 moves (125 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 Dutch Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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