Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
King's Indian Defense (E60) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 1.2 · 25 September 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteJan-Krzysztof Duda
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
- Round1.2
- Date25 September 2021
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E60)
- Length41 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 27 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Duda, 1-0 (World Rapid 2021, 2021).
The moves of Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021
In this encounter Jan-Krzysztof Duda had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From King's Indian Defense (E60) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 41 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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 27 of 105.
Where and when was Jan-Krzysztof Duda vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 1.2, on 25 September 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Jan-Krzysztof Duda (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E60). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 41 moves (82 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.