Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025

French Defense (C00) · 0-1 (Jan-Krzysztof Duda won) · 55 moves · Round 10 · 11 December 2025

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • Result0-1 · Jan-Krzysztof Duda won
  • Event1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025
  • Round10
  • Date11 December 2025
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C00)
  • Length55 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 104 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: Carlsen vs Duda, ½-½ (Titled Tue 2nd Dec 2025, 2025).

Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025

1.Nf3 e6 2.e4 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5 Nfd7 5.d4 c5 6.dxc5 Nc6 7.Bf4 a6 8.a3 Bxc5 9.Bd3 b5 10.O-O Bb7 11.Qd2 h6 12.Bg3 g5 13.b4 Be7 14.h3 h5 15.Rae1 g4 16.hxg4 hxg4 17.Nh2 d4 18.Nd1 Ndxe5 19.Rxe5 Nxe5 20.Bxe5 Qd5 21.f4 f6 22.Bg6+ Kf8 23.Bxd4 Kg7 24.Ne3 Qd6 25.Nhxg4 Rad8 26.c3 Kxg6 27.f5+ Kf7 28.fxe6+ Qxe6 29.Nf5 Rdg8 30.Nfh6+ Kf8 31.Nxg8 Rxg8 32.Qh6+ Ke8 33.Qh5+ Kd7 34.Ne3 Be4 35.Rf2 f5 36.Qe2 Bd6 37.c4 Qh6 38.Nf1 Rg4 39.c5 Rh4 40.Rf3 Rh1+ 41.Kf2 Qh4+ 42.g3 Bxf3 43.gxh4 Bxe2 44.Kxe2 Rxh4 45.Bf2 Re4+ 46.Kf3 Bf4 47.Ne3 Bxe3 48.Bxe3 Kc6 49.Bf2 Rc4 50.Be3 Rc3 51.Kf4 Rxa3 52.Bd2 Rd3 53.Be1 Rd5 54.Bc3 a5 55.Be1 a4 0-1

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Jan-Krzysztof Duda at 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with French Defense (C00), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 55 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the black 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 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 104 of 105.

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

At the 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025, round 10, on 11 December 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Black), at 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C00). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 55 moves (110 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?

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