Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021

Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 85 moves · Round 1.12 · 31 August 2021

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White
Jan-Krzysztof Duda
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAimchess US Rapid KO 2021
  • Round1.12
  • Date31 August 2021
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
  • Length85 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 20 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, 1-0 (Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 1-0 (Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.d3 d6 5.O-O Be7 6.c3 O-O 7.Re1 a6 8.Ba4 Re8 9.Nbd2 Bf8 10.Nf1 h6 11.Ng3 b5 12.Bc2 d5 13.exd5 Nxd5 14.a4 Rb8 15.Bd2 Nf6 16.b4 Qd6 17.Nh4 Bg4 18.Qc1 Qd7 19.h3 Be6 20.Qd1 Rbd8 21.Nf3 Bd5 22.Be3 Qc8 23.Nd2 Ne7 24.Nge4 Nxe4 25.dxe4 Be6 26.Qe2 c6 27.Bb6 Rd7 28.Nf3 Ng6 29.Qe3 f6 30.h4 Nf4 31.g3 g5 32.Red1 Rg7 33.Kh2 Bc4 34.Ng1 Ne6 35.h5 g4 36.Rd2 Rg5 37.Bd3 Bxd3 38.Qxd3 Rxh5+ 39.Kg2 Rg5 40.axb5 cxb5 41.Rda2 Rg7 42.Rxa6 Qd7 43.Qd5 Qxd5 44.exd5 Ng5 45.Bc5 Rd7 46.Rxf6 Bg7 47.Rb6 Ne4 48.Ne2 Rxd5 49.Ra7 Red8 50.Be3 Nd6 51.Rc6 Nf5 52.Bc1 R8d7 53.Ra2 Kf7 54.c4 bxc4 55.Rxc4 h5 56.Rb2 Rb7 57.Be3 Nxe3+ 58.fxe3 Bf8 59.Nc3 Rd3 60.b5 Ke6 61.e4 Ba3 62.Rf2 Bd6 63.Rc6 Rf7 64.Rxf7 Kxf7 65.b6 Ke7 66.Nd5+ Kd7 67.Rc2 Rb3 68.Rf2 Bc5 69.Rf7+ Kc6 70.Rc7+ Kd6 71.b7 Ba7 72.Rh7 Kc5 73.Rd7 Kd4 74.Nb4+ Ke3 75.Nd5+ Kxe4 76.Nf6+ Kf5 77.Nxh5 Rb2+ 78.Kf1 Ke4 79.Ke1 Bd4 80.Kd1 Kd3 81.Kc1 Rc2+ 82.Kb1 Rb2+ 83.Kc1 Rc2+ 84.Kb1 Rb2+ 85.Kc1 1/2-1/2

Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C65) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 85 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 Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Magnus Carlsen. 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 20 of 105.

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

At the Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021, round 1.12, on 31 August 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Aimchess US Rapid KO 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

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

How long was the game?

The game lasted 85 moves (169 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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