Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, NIC Classic Prelim 2021

Sicilian Defense (B90) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 12.7 · 26 April 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventNIC Classic Prelim 2021
  • Round12.7
  • Date26 April 2021
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B90)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 12 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 (Opera Euro Rapid Prelim, 2021).

Next game: Duda vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Goldmoney Asian Prelim, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Jan-Krzysztof Duda, NIC Classic Prelim 2021

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 a6 6.Be3 e5 7.Nb3 Be6 8.f3 h5 9.Qd2 Nbd7 10.Nd5 Bxd5 11.exd5 g6 12.Be2 Bg7 13.O-O-O O-O 14.g4 a5 15.a4 hxg4 16.fxg4 b5 17.Bxb5 Nxg4 18.Bg5 Qc7 19.h4 e4 20.h5 Nde5 21.h6 Bf6 22.Bxf6 Nxf6 23.Qf4 Nfg4 24.Nd4 f5 25.Rh3 Qe7 26.Ne6 Rfc8 27.Kb1 Rab8 28.Rb3 Qh4 29.Qd2 Qh2 30.Qxa5 Qxc2+ 31.Ka2 Ra8 32.Qe1 Rc4 33.Rd4 Rxd4 34.Nxd4 Qc5 35.Ne6 Qa7 36.Rc3 Nd3 37.Bxd3 exd3 38.b3 Qf2+ 39.Qxf2 Nxf2 40.Rc7 Ng4 41.Kb2 Nxh6 42.Kc3 Ng4 43.Kxd3 Rb8 44.Kc3 Ne3 45.Rg7+ Kh8 46.Rxg6 Nxd5+ 47.Kb2 Re8 48.Nd4 f4 49.Rxd6 Nb4 50.Kc3 Na2+ 51.Kc4 Re3 52.Rf6 Rc3+ 53.Kb5 Nc1 54.Rxf4 Nxb3 55.Nxb3 Rxb3+ 56.Rb4 Ra3 57.a5 Kg7 58.a6 Kf6 59.Ra4 Rb3+ 60.Kc4 1-0

A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Jan-Krzysztof Duda at NIC Classic Prelim 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B90), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 60 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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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen 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 12 of 105.

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

At the NIC Classic Prelim 2021, round 12.7, on 26 April 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Black), at NIC Classic Prelim 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B90). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 60 moves (119 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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