Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025

Sicilian Defense (B31) · 1-0 (Jan-Krzysztof Duda won) · 55 moves · Round 11 · 23 December 2025

♔
White
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
♚

About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Jan-Krzysztof Duda won
  • EventTitled Tue 23rd Dec 2025
  • Round11
  • Date23 December 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B31)
  • Length55 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 105 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, 0-1 (1st 3-0 Thu 11th Dec 2025, 2025).

The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 g6 4.O-O Bg7 5.c3 Nf6 6.Re1 O-O 7.d4 d5 8.e5 Ne4 9.Be3 cxd4 10.cxd4 Qb6 11.Qe2 Bd7 12.a4 a6 13.Bxc6 Qxc6 14.Rc1 Qe6 15.Nc3 Rac8 16.a5 h6 17.Nd2 Nxc3 18.bxc3 Bb5 19.Qd1 f6 20.exf6 exf6 21.Nb3 Rfe8 22.Nc5 Qf7 23.Qd2 g5 24.Re1 Bf8 25.f3 Bd6 26.Bf2 Kg7 27.Bg3 Bxc5 28.dxc5 Rxc5 29.Rxe8 Bxe8 30.Re1 Rc6 31.Bf2 Bd7 32.h4 Re6 33.hxg5 hxg5 34.Bd4 Rxe1+ 35.Qxe1 Bb5 36.Qe3 Kg6 37.Qe1 Qd7 38.Kf2 Bd3 39.Qh1 Qe8 40.Qe1 Qd8 41.Qd2 Bf5 42.Qb2 Qc7 43.Qb6 Qe7 44.Qc5 Qd7 45.Qf8 Qe6 46.Qb8 Qf7 47.Qd8 Bd3 48.Ke3 Bb5 49.Kf2 Qe6 50.Qb8 Bc6 51.Qf8 Bd7 52.Qb8 Bc6 53.Qf8 f5 54.Qg7+ Kh5 55.Qh7+ 1-0

This full-length game sees Jan-Krzysztof Duda take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B31), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

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.

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After the contest, Jan-Krzysztof Duda 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 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 105 of 105.

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

At the Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025, round 11, on 23 December 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 23rd Dec 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B31). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Jan-Krzysztof Duda won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 55 moves (109 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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