Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Titled Tue 2nd Dec 2025

English Opening (A14) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 5 · 2 December 2025

♔
White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
♚

About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 2nd Dec 2025
  • Round5
  • Date2 December 2025
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A14)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 103 of 105 between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda in the Rama Chess database (2015–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 50–17 with 38 draws.

Previous game: Duda vs Carlsen, 0-1 (1st 3-0 Thu 20th Nov 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 0-1 (1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025, 2025).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Titled Tue 2nd Dec 2025

1.c4 e6 2.g3 d5 3.Bg2 Nf6 4.Nf3 Be7 5.O-O O-O 6.d4 dxc4 7.Na3 Bxa3 8.bxa3 Nbd7 9.a4 Rb8 10.Qc2 b6 11.Ba3 c5 12.dxc5 bxc5 13.Rfd1 Nd5 14.Qxc4 Qa5 15.Rac1 Ba6 16.Qc2 Rfc8 17.Ng5 N7f6 18.Ne4 c4 19.Nd6 Rc7 20.Rb1 Rxb1 21.Rxb1 Nb6 22.Bb4 Qxa4 23.Qxa4 Nxa4 24.Ba5 Nb6 25.Bxb6 axb6 26.Rxb6 Kf8 27.Ne4 c3 28.Nxc3 Rxc3 29.Rxa6 Rc1+ 30.Bf1 Ne4 31.Ra8+ Ke7 32.Ra7+ Ke8 33.Ra8+ Ke7 34.Ra7+ Ke8 35.Ra8+ Ke7 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda met over the board in this middlegame battle at Titled Tue 2nd Dec 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed English Opening (A14) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 35 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda. 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 Jan-Krzysztof Duda?

In the 105 games between them in our database (2015 to 2025) Carlsen leads 50–17 with 38 draws. This game is number 103 of 105.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda played?

At the Titled Tue 2nd Dec 2025, round 5, on 2 December 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Black), at Titled Tue 2nd Dec 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A14). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Jan-Krzysztof Duda.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 35 moves (70 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

More chess on YouTube: Stockfish100 Best Chess Channel